Glossary

Delivered Duty Unaid (... named port of destination). In DDU, the seller/exporter/manufacturer clears the goods for export and is responsible for making them available to the buyer at the named place of destination, not cleared for import.
The seller, therefore, assumes all responsibilities for delivering the goods to the named place of destination, but the buyer assumes all responsibility for import clearance, duties, administrative costs, and other costs payable upon import as well as transport to the final destination.
The DDU term can be used for any mode of transport. However, if the seller and buyer desire that delivery should take place on board a sea vessel or on a quay (wharf), the DES or DEQ terms are recommended.
All forms of payment are used in DDU transactions.
The DDP term is used when the named place of destination (point of delivery) is other than the seaport or airport.