US-China Tariff Fraud! Record $112 Billion Cargo Gap Signals Surge in Evasion

One commonly cited method involves Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) shipping, where the overseas seller manages customs clearance and tariff payments. While DDP itself is legal, fraud occurs when goods are undervalued, misclassified or routed through shell companies to reduce duties. Buyers may be unaware that violations have occurred.