FOB vs DDP for Cat Litter: How to Compare Written Quotes
Published May 10, 2026 · Updated September 5, 2026 · By RootPurr · Information & evidence policy
Compare named delivery points, responsibilities and written cost components. There is no universal percentage by which FOB is cheaper.
Name the rule and place
ICC explains that Incoterms allocate responsibilities and risk, not merely transport prices. DDP places extensive obligations on the seller. Record the named place and applicable version, and get professional advice about the term appropriate for the shipment.
Build a quote comparison
Request product cost, origin handling, main carriage, insurance arrangements, import charges, brokerage, destination handling, and inland delivery as applicable. Identify which items are included, excluded, or only estimated. Do not add invented freight or duty rates.
Do not confuse terms with guarantees
A trade term does not establish that a specific warehouse is active, that a carrier will arrive by a fixed date, or that credit has been approved. Confirm import responsibilities, payment, and delivery arrangements before order acceptance.
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Compare named delivery points, responsibilities and written cost components. There is no universal percentage by which FOB is cheaper.
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