Beijing details port fees on US-linked vessels, exempts China-built tonnage

China Outlines Exemptions from Port Fees on US-Linked Vessels

China has announced exemptions from newly imposed port fees on US-linked vessels, effective immediately.

The exemptions include China-built vessels and empty ships entering domestic yards solely for repairs, as disclosed by the Ministry of Transport on October 14.

Beijing’s move comes in retaliation against measures introduced by the US Trade Representative, which China claims “violate international trade principles and the US–China Maritime Agreement, causing severe disruption to maritime trade between the two countries.”

Other vessels recognized and approved for exemption are also mentioned, although further details are not provided.

The new US port fees also take effect today, marking the latest development in the trade dispute between the two countries.

Author summary: China exempts certain vessels from new port fees.

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Riviera Maritime Media Riviera Maritime Media — 2025-10-14

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