what is the difference between fca and ddp 
under ddp shipping terms the seller has to pay for the transportation costs in addition the seller holds all risks and responsibilities for the transportation of the goods until the buyer receives them fca shipping terms are usually paid for by the buyer since the carrier is nominated by the buyer who pays for fca shipping under fca shipping terms the buyer often pays for the transportation as they are the party responsible for nominating the carrier to use who is responsible for export clearance under fca under fca shipping terms the seller is responsible for export duty taxes and custom clearance the buyer is responsible for importing items the bottom lineunder fca shipping terms the seller is responsible for pre carriage to a terminal delivery to the agreed upon destination and proof of delivery the seller is also responsible for export packaging licenses and customs formalities on the other hand under fca shipments the buyer pays for the goods is responsible for the main means of transportation and pays for loading charges the buyer also covers import duties taxes and formalities 