Door-to-Door Export to Europe (DDP)
Full customs and logistics coordination from your warehouse in Turkey to buyers in Germany, France, Italy. MercanWorks OÜ manages everything end-to-end. Mustafa Mercan.
What Is DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) Export?
DDP is an Incoterms delivery condition where the seller is responsible for all costs and risks until the goods are delivered to the buyer's door. This includes export customs in Turkey, international freight, import customs in Europe and final delivery.
- Seller's Responsibility: All costs and risks from Turkey to buyer's door
- Buyer's Advantage: Receives goods without dealing with any import paperwork
- MercanWorks Role: Manages the entire DDP process on your behalf
DDP Export vs Other Incoterms
| Incoterms | Who Handles Customs | Who Pays Freight | Risk Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDP | Seller (both sides) | Seller | At buyer's door |
| DAP | Buyer (import side) | Seller | At destination |
| EXW | Buyer (all) | Buyer | At factory gate |
| FOB | Split | Buyer | At port of loading |
| CIF | Buyer (import) | Seller | At port of destination |
Advantages of MercanWorks OÜ's DDP Service
EU Legal Entity
Estonian-registered company with direct EU market access and VAT structuring capability.
Customs Expertise
Authorized customs partners in Turkey and Europe ensure fast, compliant clearance.
Carrier Network
Established relationships with DHL, DB Schenker, DSV and regional carriers for competitive rates.
Document Management
Full documentation: commercial invoice, packing list, EUR.1, ATR, certificate of origin.
DDP Export Process: Step by Step
Which Countries Do We Export To?
- Germany (DE): Largest Turkish export destination in Europe
- France (FR): Fashion, food and industrial products
- Italy (IT): Textiles, leather goods, marble and stone
- Netherlands (NL): Rotterdam hub for further EU distribution
- UK (GB): Post-Brexit requirements handled
- Other EU member states on request
Minimum Shipment Requirements
- For micro-export (ETGB): up to 30,000 Euro / 600 kg per shipment
- For standard DDP: no minimum — from single pallets to full truck loads
- Groupage (LCL) consolidation available for smaller shipments
- Regular scheduled runs for recurring exporters
Door-to-Door Export Questions
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) means the seller covers all costs and risks until delivery at the buyer's door, including import duties. European buyers strongly prefer DDP as it eliminates their customs burden.
Standard documents include: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/airway bill. For preferential tariff rates, EUR.1 or ATR movement certificate may also be required. MercanWorks OÜ manages all documentation.
Road freight: 3–5 business days. Air freight: 1–2 days. Sea freight via Istanbul: 10–14 days. Transit times vary based on customs clearance. MercanWorks OÜ optimizes route selection for your requirements.
Yes. UK exports now require EORI number registration and separate UK customs clearance. MercanWorks OÜ handles all post-Brexit requirements including UK import VAT and customs declarations.
EU import duties vary by HS code. Turkish products may benefit from preferential tariff rates under the EU-Turkey Customs Union. MercanWorks OÜ calculates applicable duties before each shipment.
Yes. Reverse logistics for European returns involves EU export customs, Turkish import customs and domestic delivery back to your warehouse. MercanWorks OÜ manages the entire returns process.
No strict minimum. Small shipments are consolidated (LCL groupage) with other cargo for cost-efficiency. Full truck loads (FTL) are available for high-volume shippers. We optimize based on your shipment frequency and volume.
As an Estonian-registered EU company, MercanWorks OÜ can register for EU VAT, act as EU importer of record and facilitate intra-EU movements. This provides significant operational advantages for Turkish exporters.
Start Exporting Door-to-Door to Europe
Contact Mustafa Mercan to export from Turkey to Germany, France and Italy with full DDP customs and logistics management.