is dap the same as ddu 
delivered at place dap was introduced in 2010 to replace the term delivered duty unpaid ddu so they re essentially the same 5the bottom linefrom the seller s perspective ddu shipping provides the ability to take more of a hands off approach when it comes to the destination country s shipping rules the biggest problem for buyers in ddu shipping is the possibility of surprise duties and or tax charges when their shipment finally arrives the term delivered at place dap has been used in place of ddu since 2010 look for this updated term if you have questions regarding shipments or deliveries 