In short, it now means we can deliver your parts, of any size or weight, to the EU hassle free! Let’s explain that a little more clearly ….
When Great Britian left the EU, it ended the free movement of goods from the UK to EU countries. That means that every single package that crosses the border is strictly checked, requires the correct documents and the customer will have to pay Import Tax and Duty, amounts that vary from country to country. With a large proportion of our customers being in the EU, it was vital we set to work on finding a solution.
Enter DDP! Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) is where the seller (us!) calculates the EU VAT and customs charges when processing your order, and any of these applicable fees are charged to us (the seller!) rather than to you. This will mean you don’t get any extra / unexpected charges and the goods are delivered smoothly – just like anything else you purchase from other EU countries.
If we break that down, it simply means – ZERO import VAT for you to pay, ZERO customs duty for you to pay and ZERO carrier admin fees for you to pay.
As with many of these red tape processes, it has taken some time to get everything set up as DDP requires a very specific infrastructure in place to be able to use it. This is why many UK exporters don’t offer the service, however as with everything we do here are Plant Parts, it’s always important to go the extra mile to get the parts you need delivered to you in minimal time and cost.
So, we are very pleased to say that we can offer this service to our EU customers for all parts, both small and large consignments. Whether you need a final drive, seals for your Komatsu machine, a recoil spring, or repair parts for your swing drive, you can get the same value and quality you’ve come to expect from Plant Parts, delivered quickly and smoothly, without any hidden costs.
To find out how this service can improve delivery to you, speak to our Sales Team.
You can read more information on how DDP works here.