DDP Delivery to the USA: Simple, Transparent Shipping from Europe

Over the past year, international shipping to the United States has become increasingly unpredictable.

Import tariffs have changed, customs requirements have evolved, and shipping conditions between Europe and the USA have been adjusted several times. For small businesses and customers ordering from Europe, keeping up with these changes has not always been easy.

At Thea Gouverneur, we have been following these developments closely and working with our logistics partners to find a shipping solution that is as convenient, transparent, and straightforward as possible for our customers in the United States.

After carefully considering the available options, we chose DDP delivery — Delivered Duty Paid for our USA shipments.

And there is even better news: we offer free DDP delivery on orders of $100 or more.

What Is DDP Shipping?

DDP stands for Delivered Duty Paid.

It is an international delivery arrangement where the seller takes responsibility for the shipment through to the agreed destination, including import clearance and applicable import duties and taxes. Under the Incoterms® 2020 definition, DDP places the maximum level of responsibility on the seller compared with the other Incoterms rules.

For you as a customer, this means a much simpler experience.

Instead of receiving a parcel from Europe and then having to deal separately with customs procedures or unexpected import charges, the import process is handled as part of the DDP shipment.

Our aim is simple: you order your favourite Thea Gouverneur cross stitch or embroidery kits, and your parcel arrives at your door without you having to manage the import process yourself.

Why Did We Choose DDP for the USA?

Over the last year, the rules surrounding imports into the United States have been particularly changeable.

U.S. import duties and additional tariff measures have been adjusted through multiple government actions, making international shipping more complicated for both businesses and consumers.

For example, the United States has introduced additional tariff measures affecting different categories of imported products at different times. The applicable duty treatment can depend on the product classification, origin, and the measures in force when the goods enter the country.

For a customer placing an online order, however, this complexity should not have to become your problem.

That is why we worked with our logistics partners to develop a delivery solution that makes the process easier to understand and more predictable.

What Does DDP Mean for You?

With DDP delivery, the import process is handled as part of the shipment rather than leaving the customer to arrange import clearance independently.

The seller is responsible under DDP for import clearance and applicable duties and taxes, according to the agreed Incoterms® conditions.

This means you can enjoy several important advantages.

No Separate Customs Payment on Delivery

With a DDP shipment, applicable import duties and taxes are dealt with as part of the delivery arrangement rather than being left for you to pay separately when the parcel arrives.

This makes the total cost of your order easier to understand from the beginning.

Less Customs Administration for You

International shipping can involve customs declarations, import procedures, tariff classifications, and additional documentation.

With DDP, these responsibilities are handled by the seller and its logistics partners as part of the agreed delivery process.

You can concentrate on the exciting part - choosing your next stitching project.

A More Convenient Door-to-Door Experience

The intention of DDP is to take the shipment through import clearance and deliver it to the agreed destination.

For our U.S. customers, this creates a much more straightforward shopping experience when ordering Thea Gouverneur and Dutch Stitch Brothers products from Europe.

How Does a DDP Order Work?

The process is designed to be simple.

You choose your favourite designs on our website and place your order as usual.

We prepare your stitching kits and arrange the shipment with our logistics partner.

The parcel travels from Europe to the United States, where the required import procedures are handled as part of the DDP delivery arrangement.

Once customs clearance is completed, the parcel continues to its final destination.

The goal is that you do not have to become an expert in international customs simply because you wanted to order a beautiful cross stitch kit.

What About Tariffs?

We know that tariffs have been one of the biggest concerns for U.S. customers purchasing from Europe.

The United States has introduced and adjusted various tariff and duty measures, and the applicable treatment can depend on the type and classification of the goods being imported.

This is exactly why we have been working closely with our logistics partners rather than simply offering a standard delivery service and leaving customers to deal with customs themselves.

DDP allows the seller to take responsibility for the import side of the shipment, including applicable duties and import formalities under the DDP arrangement.

Because U.S. customs and tariff rules can change, the precise amount of duties applicable to an individual shipment can depend on the current rules and product classification at the time of import.

Our priority is to make the process as clear and convenient for you as possible.

And We Offer Free DDP Delivery on Orders of $100+

We wanted to go one step further.

For our customers in the United States, DDP delivery is free on orders of $100 or more.

This means that when your order reaches the $100 threshold, we cover the delivery cost associated with the DDP shipping service.

So you can explore our collections, combine several favourite designs, or perhaps choose a larger project for your next stitching journey  and enjoy free DDP delivery when your order qualifies.

USA orders of $100 or more — free DDP delivery.

Why We Believe This Is the Better Way to Ship

At Thea Gouverneur, our relationship with stitchers does not end when you click "Place Order."

We want the entire experience to feel thoughtful and enjoyable: from discovering a design inspired by nature, art, travel, and beautiful places around the world, to opening your parcel and beginning your next stitching project.

We understand that international shipping can sometimes feel complicated.

There are enough decisions involved in choosing your next project. You should not also have to worry about unexpected customs procedures.

That is why we chose DDP.

It gives us greater responsibility as a seller, but it also gives our customers a simpler and more convenient experience.

Bringing Thea Gouverneur Closer to Our American Stitching Community

Thea Gouverneur designs have been loved by stitchers around the world for generations.

Our community in the United States is a very important part of that story.

From intricate floral designs and nature-inspired artworks to landscapes, animals, cultural scenes, and the famous Thea Gouverneur Icon collection, every project becomes something personal once it reaches the hands of a stitcher.

We are delighted to make our collections easier to enjoy for our American customers.

Whether you are starting your first Thea Gouverneur project or adding another design to a much-loved collection, we hope our DDP delivery service makes ordering from Europe feel simple and reassuring.

A Simpler Way to Enjoy Your Next Stitching Project

International shipping may continue to evolve, and U.S. import policies and tariffs may change again in the future.

We will continue to monitor these developments carefully and work with our logistics partners to adapt our shipping solutions when necessary.

For now, our goal is straightforward:

You choose your design.
We take care of the DDP delivery process.
You receive your stitching project and can get started.

And remember:

Free DDP Delivery to the USA on Orders $100+

Thank you to our wonderful American stitching community for your continued support.

We look forward to sending many more Thea Gouverneur and Dutch Stitch Brothers projects across the Atlantic and into your creative spaces.

Happy stitching,

Thea Gouverneur and Family