Friendly Reminder: Port charges are affected by multiple variables such as port, container type, cargo type, and shipping company policies. The exact amount is subject to the freight forwarder's quote at the time of booking. This article is intended only as an educational overview of fee components. For details, see General Guide to Port Charge Composition.
Common Port Miscellaneous Charges at Guangzhou Port
Guangzhou Port consists of Nansha Port, Huangpu Port, Xinsha Port, and other port areas. It is an important import and export gateway in South China. Common miscellaneous charge items are as follows:
| Fee Item | Billing Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation Fee | Per bill | Processing fee for bill of lading and related documents |
| Customs Declaration Fee | Per declaration | Customs broker service fee, covering one declaration with several cargo items; additional charges apply per declaration when cargo items or documents exceed the limit |
| Inspection Declaration Fee | Per declaration | Agency fee for inspection and quarantine declaration |
| DGM Appraisal Fee | Per shipment | Transport appraisal service fee for dangerous goods / magnetic cargo, charged according to different service standards such as express, standard, or certificate renewal |
| Magnetism Testing Fee | Per batch | Magnetism testing fee for magnetic cargo, charged based on the number of test batches and the quantity range |
Note: Charges for pick-up, packaging, security inspection, sanitary inspection, fumigation, warehousing, and other procedures are reimbursed based on actual services rendered. Specific charges vary depending on cargo name, weight, volume, and shipping company space availability. Please confirm with port staff before booking.
Explanation of Port Charge Composition at Guangzhou Port
Guangzhou Port (Nansha Port, Huangpu Port, Xinsha Port), as an important port in South China, has a generally consistent fee structure, but there are differences among port areas:
THC (Terminal Handling Charge): Charged by container type; 40GP / 40HQ is higher than 20GP. At Nansha Port, some shipping companies impose an additional surcharge.
Documentation Fee (DOC): Charged per bill, mainly for processing the bill of lading and related documents.
Customs Declaration Fee: Charged per declaration, linked to the number of declarations and the number of cargo items.
Booking Fee: Charged per container, varying slightly depending on the booking method and freight forwarder policy.
Expenses reimbursed at actual cost (pick-up, packaging, security inspection, sanitary inspection, fumigation, warehousing) are charged based on actual occurrence and are not pre-converted. Specific charges fluctuate depending on shipping company policies, forwarder policies, and market conditions. Please refer to the quote confirmed by the freight forwarder at the time of booking.
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