Rates are examples, of observed charges, but every shipment will be different, based upon the following - origin of the goods,
- final destination port/country;
- commodity (regulated, not regulated, exempt)
- value
- exemption status of importer (individual, tax exempt organization, government)
- special handling;
- disruptions at port or in country.
Examples of rates: - $300.00 - Customs Clearing (paid to customs broker licensed in country of destination. Many individuals and businesses will file this and supporting documents themselves and pay duty directly to Customs at Port)
- Customs Duty (Destination) - can be 0% or can be significantly more than the value, depending upon the commodity, value, countries involved and status of the importer. This amount is calculated from a completed Commercial Invoice);
- varies according to goods - Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF)
- depends on the port - Harbor Maintenance Fees (HMF)
- depends on the port - PierPass Charge, Alameda Corridor Surcharge (ACS)
- $10 per day or $150.00 per day depending on the port, time, and type of cargo - Demurrage and Detention / Warehouse Fees
- $50.00 is typical for Telex Release/EDI Fee
- generally depends on size of shipment and distance from port - Delivery Fee
- $35-75.00 per day - Chassis Usage Fee
- $10.00 or more depending on the extent of spillage - Container Cleaning Fee
- $400.00 - X-ray inspection of container
- $3000.00 special customs inspection of container where all cargo is removed and inspected for contraband, country of origin, compliance standards, value or restrictions on importer or exporter.
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