Over the weekend, US Customs released additional details about the upcoming increased port fees for vessels linked to China, set to take effect next week.
The announcement clarifies that vessel operators, not US Customs, are responsible for determining fee liability. Vessels without proof of payment may face delays, including being denied unloading, clearance, or operational access until documentation is resolved. Payments must be made through a US Treasury website, and Customs advises operators to complete payments at least three days before a vessel arrives in the US.
The fee structure includes three tiers: Annex 1 imposes $50 per net ton for ships owned or operated by Chinese entities. Annex 2 applies to Chinese-built ships arriving in the US, with operators paying the higher of $18 per net ton or $120 per container discharged. Annex 3 affects all non-US-built vehicle carriers, not limited to Chinese ones, with a fee of $14 per net ton.
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