What does "duty paid" mean when shipping from Pakistan?
Duty-paid shipping (also called DDP, Delivered Duty Paid) means the sender pays the destination country's import duty and tax upfront through Wolftrack Cargo, so the receiver pays nothing and is never contacted for a customs payment before the parcel is released for delivery.
Who is liable if the declared value is wrong
Under a duty-paid arrangement, Wolftrack Cargo is the declaring party of record at destination customs, but the declared value and goods description are supplied by the sender. An inaccurate declaration — whether accidental or an attempt to understate value — creates liability for both parties and can result in the shipment being held or the duty being reassessed at a higher rate plus penalties.
Which corridors commonly use duty-paid shipping
Duty-paid shipping is most commonly used for Personal Parcels sent to family abroad, where the sender wants to guarantee the receiver isn't asked for an unexpected payment, and for commercial shipments where the buyer has agreed a landed-cost price that already includes duty.
What it costs versus standard shipping
Duty-paid shipping costs more upfront than standard shipping because the destination duty and tax are calculated and collected at time of booking rather than left for the receiver to pay on arrival. The tradeoff is certainty: no delivery delay waiting for the receiver to pay, and no risk of the parcel being refused at destination because the receiver won't or can't pay.
Frequently asked questions
Does duty-paid shipping mean there are no customs checks?
No. Duty-paid shipping means the duty and tax are pre-paid, not that customs inspection is skipped — the shipment still goes through the same customs clearance process as any other, but the receiver isn't stopped for a payment during that process.
Can I choose duty-paid shipping for a commercial shipment?
Yes, duty-paid terms are available for Commercial Cargo as well as Personal Parcels — it's commonly used when the buyer has agreed a landed-cost (all-in) price with the exporter.