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Area Port of Philadelphia
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Philadelphia, PA
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Baltimore REGION/Area Port of Philadelphia
Purpose: The purpose of this Public Bulletin is to provide notice to the trade community that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Philadelphia has approved changes to the East Coast Warehouse (Philadelphia) CES fee schedule in accordance with 19 C.F.R. 118.5.
Background: In TIN # 66143400, dated September 5, 2025, CBP in the Area Port of Philadelphia published a notice regarding proposed fee schedule changes for East Coast CES in Philadelphia. In accordance with 19 C.F.R. 118.5, Procedures for Changes to a Fee Schedule, the public was invited to submit comments within 30 days of pipeline issuance. No public comments were received.
Below are the adjusted 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,
Pauk J. Nardella
Paul J. Nardella
Assistant Area Port Director (Trade),
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Philadelphia, PA
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