U.S. Port Fees on Chinese-Built Vessels: Application, Restrictions and Exclusions?  

U.S. Port Fees on Chinese-Built Vessels: Application, Limitations, and Exemptions Further to our recent guidance on the implementation of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) service fee framework for Chinese-built vessels calling at U.S. ports, here we provide detailed clarification on the fee...

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Update: U.S. Port Fees on Chinese-Built Vessels – Fee Structure and Implementation Timeline

USTR Notice of Action on Chinese Vessels – Fee Structure and Implementation Timeline The USTR has now issued its long-anticipated notice of action.  Below are the key points relevant for immediate awareness and response: Delayed Implementation Period The new fee structure will not take immediate...

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U.S. Port Fees on Chinese-Built Vessels: Legal Challenges and Market Disruptions

Introduction The U.S. government is considering unprecedented port fees on vessels with Chinese ties, imposing charges ranging from $500,000 to $1.5 million per port call on Chinese-built ships and fleets with a Chinese nexus. These measures are the alleged remedies to an investigation which found...

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