The Ministry of Transport issues the "Announcement on the Collection of Special Port Charges for US Vessels".

On October 10, the Ministry of Transport issued the "Announcement on the Collection of Special Port Dues for American Ships". The announcement states that as of October 14, 2025, ships owned by American enterprises, other organizations, and individuals; ships operated by American enterprises, other organizations, and individuals; ships owned or operated by enterprises, other organizations, and individuals holding 25% or more shares (voting rights, board seats) directly or indirectly; ships flying the American flag; and ships built in the United States will be subject to special port dues collected by the maritime administration of the port where the ship is berthed. Here is the original text: Announcement of the Ministry of Transport on the Collection of Special Port Dues for American Ships On April 17, 2025, the Office of the United States Trade Representative issued measures related to the 301 investigation of China's maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries, which will impose port service fees on ships owned or operated by Chinese companies, Chinese-flagged ships, and Chinese-built ships as of October 14, 2025, in serious violation of international trade principles and the China-US maritime agreement, causing serious damage to maritime trade between China and the US. In accordance with the laws and regulations such as the "Regulations on International Shipping of the People's Republic of China" and the basic principles of international law, approved by the State Council, as of October 14, 2025, ships owned by American enterprises, other organizations, and individuals; ships operated by American enterprises, other organizations, and individuals; enterprises, other organizations, and individuals in the United States holding 25% or more shares (voting rights, board seats) directly or indirectly; ships flying the American flag; and ships built in the United States will be subject to special port dues collected by the maritime administration of the port where the ship is berthed. The relevant matters are announced as follows: 1. For the above-mentioned ships, special port dues will be charged per voyage, implemented in stages, and the specific collection standards are as follows (rounded up to 1 net ton if less than 1 net ton). (1) For ships berthing at Chinese ports as of October 14, 2025, a charge of 400 RMB per net ton will be imposed. (2) For ships berthing at Chinese ports as of April 17, 2026, a charge of 640 RMB per net ton will be imposed. (3) For ships berthing at Chinese ports as of April 17, 2027, a charge of 880 RMB per net ton will be imposed. (4) For ships berthing at Chinese ports as of April 17, 2028, a charge of 1120 RMB per net ton will be imposed. 2. For ships berthing at multiple Chinese ports on the same voyage, only the first port of call will pay the special port dues, and subsequent ports of call will not be charged. For the same ship, special port dues will not exceed 5 voyages per year. 3. The Ministry will formulate specific implementation measures. Ministry of Transport October 10, 2025 The above text is compiled from the official website of the Ministry of Transport, edited by GMTEight: Feng Qiuyi.