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Updates, solutions and success stories from ddp Spain.
EOR
Exporter of Record: when do you actually need one?
Not every EU export needs an Exporter of Record — until the goods leaving Europe aren't in your company's name. Here's when the EOR role becomes non-optional.
IOR
IOR 101: what the Importer of Record is actually liable for in the EU
Importer of Record is not just a name on a shipping document. It is the party customs holds responsible for duty, VAT, classification accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
Indirect Representation
Direct vs Indirect Representation: who owes what to EU customs?
Under EU Customs Code Article 18, non-EU companies can only file customs through a representative. Direct or indirect, the liability split is what matters.
DSD
How DSD works inside Spain — inbound to last-mile for parcels under 3 kg
DSD is our pick-pack-ship service for packages up to 3 kg. Here is the step-by-step of what happens from inbound to doorstep, and where accuracy actually matters.
EU Countries
How to import into Germany without an EU entity — the IOR route via Spain
Germany is the EU's biggest import market. You do not need a German GmbH to ship there. Clear in Spain as IOR, deliver in free circulation. Here is how.
Expo-Fairs
Get your trade show samples cleared and at the stand on time — IOR for EU fairs
Samples stuck in customs the day before MWC, IFA, or Anuga is the most expensive booth you will ever rent. Here is how we get them there cleared and on time.
Returns
Returns management for non-EU sellers — a Spanish address, graded inventory, clean re-exports
A Spanish return address increases buyer trust on EU marketplaces. Add EOR-handled re-exports and disposition rules and your returns stop eating margin.
FBA
Sell on Amazon EU FBA without setting up a European entity
Amazon FBA wants an EU-established Importer of Record on every inbound shipment. If you sit outside the EU, here is how DDP Spain plays that role for you.
Last-Mile Delivery
One flat rate for cargo into Spain — storage included, no hidden fees
You got a quote that looked good, then a terminal handling fee, a pallet fee, a storage fee. Here is how we keep it to one number.
IOR
How IOR works in the EU
A walk-through of Importer of Record mechanics in the EU for non-EU sellers.
Last Updates
Welcome to ddp Spain
We're live. Here's what we do and why it matters for non-EU exporters.
EOR
EOR basics: when do you actually need an Exporter of Record?
EOR is the mirror image of IOR. If goods are leaving the EU and you are not EU-established, somebody has to file the export declaration. Here is when that matters.
DDP
DDP vs DAP: which Incoterm actually gets your cargo to the door in Spain?
Both Incoterms end with delivery to a named place. Only one of them clears customs for you. Picking the wrong one is the most common way a Spanish import stalls.