A fee charged for each additional tariff classification on a Customs entry filed.
Invoice Terms
TERMINAL HANDLING CHARGE (THC)
This charge combines wharfage charge and handling charge (as defined by the FMC) into a single charge, typically assessed on the same rate basis as the basic transportation rate. In…
WHARFAGE
A charge assessed by a pier or dock owner for handling incoming or outgoing cargo.
OCEAN FREIGHT
Freight charges levied by an ocean cargo carrier, ocean freight forwarder or ocean cargo consolidator.
INSURANCE
Charges to cover the cost of insuring a shipment.
HARBOR MAINT FEE
Pursuant to the Water Resources Development Act of 1986, U.S. Customs & Border Protection collects this fee for the Army Corp of Engineers for the improvement and maintenance of U.S.…
DUTY
Customs duties and internal revenue taxes which attach upon importation.
DEMURRAGE
An accessorial charge by a carrier or terminal operator for failure to pick up or re-forward cargo within the free time following availability, as specified in a common carrier or…
DELIVERY ORDER
A fee charged for preparing a delivery order on behalf of a customer. A delivery order is defined as a document issued by a carrier, carrier’s agent, or breakbulk agent…
DECL OF FOREIGN SHIP
This is a fee for preparing a “Declaration of Foreign Shipper”. This statement is required to be included on documentation for shipments of U.S. origin, and valued over $1000.00. (U.S.…
