Nanjing Port Charges: Import & Export Fee Guide

Warm Reminder: Port fees are affected by multiple variables such as port, container type, cargo type, and shipping company policies. The specific amount is subject to the freight forwarder's quotation at the time of booking. This article is only for general information on fee composition. See General Guide to Port Fee Composition.

Common Miscellaneous Fee Items at Nanjing Port

Nanjing Port is an important inland river port along the Yangtze River, mainly serving import and export enterprises in Jiangsu Province and surrounding areas. Common miscellaneous fees for FCL export are as follows:

Fee Item	Billing Unit	Description
Booking Fee	Per container	Booking operation service fee, charged per 20GP / 40GP(HQ)
Customs Declaration Fee	Per bill	Customs declaration agency service fee. When the cargo owner handles customs declaration on their own, only basic fees such as customs seal are charged.
Documentation Fee	Per bill	Fee for preparing documents such as bills of lading.
Telex Release Fee	Per bill	Fee for telex release bill of lading operation.
Security Fee	Per container type	Apportioned fee for maintenance of port security facilities.
Port Construction Fee	Per container type	Port construction fee, charged by container type.
Seal Fee	Per container type	Container seal fee.
THC (Terminal Handling Charge)	Per container type	Collected and paid on behalf of the shipping company. Standards vary by shipping company and route; confirm for each shipment.
Container Stuffing Fee at Terminal	Per container type	Fee for container stuffing operations at the terminal.
Container Shifting Fee	Per container type	Fee for container shifting operations.
AMS Filing Fee	Per bill	Fee for Automated Manifest System (AMS) declaration for exports to the United States, charged per bill of lading.

LCL Miscellaneous Fees

Fee Item	Billing Unit	Description
Customs Declaration Fee	Per bill	Customs declaration agency fee for LCL cargo.
Documentation Fee	Per bill	Fee for LCL bill of lading documents.
Telex Release Fee	Per bill	Fee for LCL telex release bill of lading operation.

Note: Fees for door-to-door service, bulk cargo pick-up, and other links are charged based on the specific address and service scope.

Explanation of Fee Composition at Nanjing Port

As an important inland river port along the Yangtze River, Nanjing Port has an overall stable fee structure, which differs from that of coastal ports:

THC (Terminal Handling Charge): Charged per container type. THC at inland river ports is usually lower than at coastal ports, but standards vary by shipping company and route; the shipping company's quotation prevails.

Documentation Fee (DOC): Charged per bill, mainly used for processing bills of lading and related documents.

Customs Declaration Fee: Charged per bill and linked to the number of declarations. The fee is lower when the cargo owner handles customs declaration on their own.

Booking Fee: Charged per container, with slight differences depending on the booking method and freight forwarder policy.

Customs Transit Fee: Goods transiting via Nanjing Port to sea ports such as Shanghai Port will incur customs transit fees, charged according to the transit arrangement.

FCL and LCL have different fee structures. AMS manifest filing fee is additionally charged for exports to the United States. Specific fees fluctuate depending on shipping company, freight forwarder policy, and market conditions. Please refer to the quotation confirmed by the freight forwarder at the time of booking.

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