DAP vs DDP from Thailand
Choose delivery terms by who pays destination duty and tax. DAP leaves import charges to the buyer. DDP includes them in the prepaid express quote when the live calculator returns Prime DDP, Flex DDP, or Priority DDP for that destination.
Who this is for
- Shoppers who need to know whether destination duty and tax are prepaid
- Sellers and exporters quoting landed cost to overseas buyers
- Anyone comparing Thai Nexus Express Prime DDP, Flex DDP, and Priority DDP against DAP products
Who it is not for
- Shipments where destination rules block DDP for the commodity or courier product
- Air freight, sea freight, or cargo that never appears on the express parcel calculator
How to decide
- 1
Enter destination, weight, and dimensions in the express shipping calculator
- 2
Check whether the quote lists a DDP product (Prime, Flex, or Priority) or only DAP
- 3
Compare total prepaid cost on DDP with DAP freight plus expected destination duty and tax
- 4
Book only after the quote line names the Incoterm and who pays import charges
Key facts
- DAP: Thai Nexus delivers to the named address; the consignee usually pays destination duty, tax, and any brokerage.
- DDP: destination import charges are included in the booked express product when Prime DDP, Flex DDP, or Priority DDP is offered for that lane and commodity.
- Live calculator coverage (verified 25 August 2026): 63 DDP destinations on the rate sheet - 61 on Prime DDP, 28 on Flex DDP (mostly Europe), and Canada and the United States on Priority DDP.
- Norway and Switzerland quote Flex DDP only. Most other DDP lanes start with Prime DDP; North America may also show Priority DDP.
- Commodity, value, and restricted-item rules still apply. Under-declaration to change duty treatment is refused.
Thai Nexus express DDP services
These products come from the live express calculator. DDP lines include destination duty and tax when quoted. DAP lines leave those charges to the consignee.
| Service | Term | Destinations | Transit band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Nexus Express Prime DDP | DDP | 61 | 5-9 business days |
| Thai Nexus Express Flex DDP | DDP | 28 | 9-15 business days |
| Thai Nexus Express Priority DDP | DDP | 2 | 5-7 business days |
| Thai Nexus Express Prime DAP | DAP | Wider DAP sheet | 5-9 business days |
| Thai Nexus Express Flex DAP | DAP | Wider DAP sheet | 4-9 business days |
- Thai Nexus Express Prime DDP: Broadest DDP coverage including Asia, Middle East, Americas, and most of Europe.
- Thai Nexus Express Flex DDP: Economy DDP focused on European Union and EFTA destinations. Norway and Switzerland are Flex DDP only on the live sheet.
- Thai Nexus Express Priority DDP: Fast North America DDP alongside Prime DDP where both appear on the quote.
- Thai Nexus Express Prime DAP: Recipient pays destination duty and tax. Use when DDP is unavailable or you prefer consignee clearance.
- Thai Nexus Express Flex DAP: Lower freight with destination charges billed to the consignee.
Where DDP is available
63 destinations on the live rate sheet as of 25 August 2026. Enter your country in the calculator to confirm DDP for your parcel.
Americas
Alaska, Canada, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, United States
Oceania and Pacific
Australia, Guam
East Asia
Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, South Korea, Taiwan
Southeast Asia
Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Malaysia (Borneo), Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam
South Asia
India, Maldives, Sri Lanka
Middle East
Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
Europe
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Scotland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Wales
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