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Area Port of Philadelphia
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Philadelphia, PA
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Baltimore REGION/Area Port of Philadelphia
East Coast Philadelphia CES Fee Schedule Revisions/Proposed
The purpose of this Public Bulletin is to provide notice to the trade community that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Philadelphia has received a request to modify the East Coast Warehouse Container Examination Station (CES) Fee Schedule in accordance with19 C.F.R. 118.5. As such, CBP is inviting public comments for a period of 30 days.
Comments can be mailed to the attention of Area Port of Philadelphia, Chief Sean Butler 200 Chestnut Street, Room # 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Comments will be accepted via email at sean.c.butler@cbp.dhs.gov or can be dropped off at the U.S. Customs House during regular business hours.
Below are the adjusted proposed charges to reflect increased operating costs across the Greater Philadelphia region:
- Exam Fee (Devanning) 20’ Container Increase from $960 to $1050
- Exam Fee (Devanning) 35’,40’,45’,48’ Container Increase from $1275 to $1400
- Floor Loaded Charge Increase from $200 to $300
- LCL Charge (Cartons, Crates, Pallets, Bales, Drums Increase from $3.70 per CWT to $4.25 per CWT
- LCL Examinations -Minimum Charge Increase from $150 to $250
- Chassis Fee Increase from $40 to $45
- Facility Fee Increase from $175 to $260
- Reefer Handling Surcharge Increase from $50 to $60 per day
As provided for in 19 C.F.R. 118.5, the CES Operator shall remain bound by the approved fee schedule and not implement any other changes without first obtaining written approval from the Port Director.
Sincerely,
Paul J. Nardella
Assistant Area Port Director (Trade),
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Philadelphia, PA
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