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DDP Now Available at TUTT: Duties and Taxes Prepaid on International Orders

Clear Pricing. No Delays. Fully Compliant.

TUTT Store is pleased to confirm that as of September 2025, we have successfully implemented Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) shipping for most international destinations. This means customers outside of Canada—including the USA, UK, EU, and Australia—can now receive their orders with duties, VAT, and customs fees prepaid at checkout, with no additional payments or paperwork upon delivery.

What Is DDP and Why It Matters

Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) is an international shipping method in which all applicable import duties and taxes are calculated and paid by the seller on behalf of the buyer. The customer pays a single, all-inclusive amount during checkout, and the shipment is delivered without delay or further charges at the border.

• Official Explanation – Government of Canada: Customs Valuation and DDP
• U.S. Customs – International Shipping Definitions (DDP Reference)

In contrast, under methods like DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid) or DAP (Delivered at Place), customers are responsible for paying all duties and taxes upon arrival, often leading to delays, administrative fees, and customs clearance issues.

How the Tax and Duty Are Calculated at Checkout

When placing an international order on tutt.world, the following process occurs automatically during checkout:

1. Customer Enters Shipping Address
   Once the customer selects their delivery country, our system detects the destination.
2. System Matches Product HS Code
   Each product is classified under a Harmonized System Code (HS Code)—a globally recognized 6-digit code defined by the World Customs Organization (WCO).
   WCO – About the Harmonized System
3. Local Rules Are Applied
   Based on:
   • The HS Code of the product
   • The destination country’s import regulations
   • The product origin (typically China) and export country (Canada)
   …the system calculates precise customs duties and taxes using updated tariff data per country.
4. Final Charges Are Displayed
   The exact amount for duties and taxes is shown before completing checkout. This number is:
   • Determined by licensed customs brokers
   • Fully compliant with local tax laws
   • Not set by TUTT

   These fees are collected on behalf of carriers such as DHL, Purolator, or UPS, and are directly paid to them to process and clear the package through local customs.

Why HS Codes Matter

The HS Code (Harmonized System) is an international product classification framework used by over 200 countries. It allows customs authorities to:

• Classify products uniformly
• Determine accurate tax and duty rates
• Apply trade agreements or restrictions if applicable

Each TUTT product is linked to its correct HS Code, ensuring that only legal and accurate tariffs are applied.

Example:
Portable Monitors → HS Code: 8471.60 (Display units used with computers)

• U.S. Tariff Database – HTS Search
• EU TARIC System – European Union Customs

Current DDP Coverage

Our platform now supports DDP shipping to:

• United States
• United Kingdom
• All European Union countries
• Australia

DDP service is currently integrated with the following carriers:

• DHL Express
• Purolator International
• UPS Worldwide

Support for other carriers with more economical DDP methods is under evaluation.

Note for Canadian Customers

TUTT is a Canadian company based in Toronto, Ontario. All orders shipped within Canada are free of any import duty or customs tax. Domestic customers pay only applicable provincial sales taxes during checkout.

What You Can Expect as a Customer

• No additional invoices at the border
• Faster customs clearance
• All fees shown and paid at checkout
• No interference from TUTT in fee calculation—these are determined by customs systems and passed through as-is

If you have further questions or need clarification about DDP eligibility in your country, please contact our support team.