Starting October 14, China will implement port fees for vessels from the United States.
Starting October 14, China will implement port fees for vessels from the United States. Authorities will charge ships owned or operated by U.S. companies, built in the country or flying its flag, as well as those vessels in which American companies, other organizations, or private individuals directly or indirectly own 25 percent or more of the shares.
"From October 14, a fee of 400 yuan (approximately 56 dollars) will be charged per net ton, from April 17, 2026, it will be 640 yuan (89 dollars) per net ton, from April 17, 2027, it will be 880 yuan (123 dollars) per net ton, and from April 17, 2028, it will be 1120 yuan (157 dollars) per net ton," the agency explained.
The measures are described as a retaliatory step in response to the U.S. introducing port fees for Chinese ships. Chinese authorities warned that they would respond to the introduction of fees for Chinese-built vessels in the U.S. back in April 2025.
Meanwhile, the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump wants to prohibit airlines from China from flying over Russia when flights start or end their route in the U.S. American carriers have long criticized the existing permission for companies from the People's Republic of China (PRC) to fly over Russian territory, given that the U.S. government has banned such flights for its airlines.
