TRADE ENFORCEMENT•FEE SCHEDULE
CENTRALIZED EXAMINATION STATION 
CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION (CBP)
LOS ANGELES / LONG BEACH SEAPORT DISTRICT
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
FIRMS CODE: W493      EFFECTIVE 12/19/05
C.E.S. CONTAINER YARD (CY) OPEN 7:00 AM TO 3:00 AM WEEKDAYS
OPEN 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM SATURDAY
AFTER HOURS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT

      1. TRADE ENFORCEMENT EXAMINATIONS: FULL CONTAINER LOAD CARGO (FCL)

General merchandise in cartons, or palletized/unitized cargo.

2. C.B.P., c.b.p.a., fda, REFRIGERATED & Extra Handling examinations

FULL Container Load Cargo (FCL):                        

Applies to examination of refrigerated cargo and merchandise not in cartons i.e. baskets, bags, loose furniture, rattan ware, bales, rolls, household goods, personal effects, loose auto parts, machinery, equipment, tires, and fiber or plastic drums (not palletized).                                                                                                                                                                                        

3. FACILITY CHARGE:

A $50.00 fee will apply to full container (FCL) examinations in addition to all other examination charges.  This charge covers in and out interchanges, security, yard handling, equipment and cargo liability. This charge will not apply to less container load (LCL) examinations.

 4. TAILGATE EXAMINATION - $150.00

Examination and view of cargo at door or tail end of container only, no further unloading.  $100.00 plus $50.00 facility charge = $150.00

 5. LOOSE CARGO (LCL) AND PARTIALLY LOADED CONTAINERS (CY):

6.  CRATES OR HEAVY LIFT CARGO AND MACHINERY UNITS:

 7.  GARMENTS ON HANGERS (GOH):

The garment on hanger (GOH) rates are applicable for unloading, counting, and reloading for examination purposes.  Sorting and storage charges apply when requested. 

 Unloading and Reloading

 Sorting/Segregating (When applicable)

8.  FREE TIME AND STORAGE (FCL) & (LCL) “AFTER RELEASE”:

      FREE TIME: The day we advise the trucker and the customs broker that a CBP or Government Exam is released, and the following day, are considered free time.  Storage starts the day thereafter, or third day.  If the last free day is Saturday, free time carries to the following Monday.  If the last free day is Friday, storage starts on Saturday. 
Storage after free time expires: (Third Day)
Full Container (FCL)

20’, 40’, 45’, 48’, 53’ Containers ………………………$30.00 Per Day
Less than container (LC)........................................$15.00 Per Day

9.  STORAGE “ON HOLD” FULL & LESS CONTAINER LOADS (FCL)(LCL):

If we are required by a Government Agency to “HOLD” the shipment in the original container or in our warehouse after examination, the following fees apply.  These handling charges only apply if cargo must be moved from the examination staging area to hold area following 10 days on hold.

10. REFRIGERATED CONTAINER YARD SERVICES:

Charges for refrigerated containers will be billed in 24 hour increments starting at the date and time the container is received in our C.E.S. yard for examination.

Refrigerated Plug-in (460V)                         $60.00/day

 If container is required to be on a gen-set only, the following charges will apply:

 Fuel cost                                                         Market Price
 Cartage to fueling depot                                   $40.00/per round-trip
 Daily Monitoring/verifying fuel level                   $40.00/day

11. TRANSLOADING CONTAINER LOAD (C.L.) EXAMINATIONS:

100% examinations consist of removing all cargo from the container(s) and returning the cargo to the same container(s).  Customers who would like their goods loaded into different containers or trailers, for ultimate delivery, may request this service before the cargo is reloaded into the original container(s).  There will be no extra charge for this service providing the transload is done the same day as examination and release by a Government Agency, except as listed below.  Instructions for transloading and/or distribution must be in written form.

1. Separating for distribution, quoted upon request

2. Transload performed on a different day than day of release by Government Agency, quoted upon request.

3. Side loading flatbed, quoted upon request.
   

12. TRUCKING TO/FROM FCL C.E.S. AND/OR DELIVERY TO CONSIGNEE:

 Trucking services provided by Price Transfer Inc., Transportation Department
  To/ From the Los Angeles / Long Beach Harbors or Container Freight Stations (CFS):

      Full Container Load (ad (ad (ad (ad (FCL) Drayage (one-way)              $85.00

For container delivery to consignee after CBP release, contact Price Transfer Inc. Transportation Department, 800-74PRICE (77423), or FCL C.E.S. for a quote.

Trucking over 50 Miles please call FCL C.E.S. for a rate quote.

13. OVERWEIGHT CARTAGE OF EXAMINATION CONTAINERS:

Chassis rental (3 Axle Extendable or Flatbed)               $75.00 Per day
Hazmat, Reefer, and Perishable Drayage Surcharge     $50.00 Per Trip
Driver waiting time at Harbor or Railyard:                     $50.00 Per Hour  (after 1 Hour Free time.)

Local delivery after government agency clearances is available upon request Price Transfer Inc. cannot release it’s extendable chassis to another carrier.  We must maintain control of this specialized equipment, for insurance and maintenance purposes.

OVER THE ROAD GUIDELINES FOR OVERWEIGHT CONTAINERS

Guidelines for Price Transfer, Inc. as adopted by the State of California and described as follows:

20’ Loaded Containers:
Up to 38,000 lbs requires a steamship line slider chassis, and 3 axle tractor
Over 38,000 lbs up to 47,000 lbs requires a tri-axle chassis, and 3 axle tractor
Over 47,000 lbs up to 58,000 lbs requires a tri-axle chassis, 4 axle tractor--state, county and city permits.
40’ to 45’ Loaded Containers:
Up to 45,000 lbs can be moved on a regular steamship line chassis, and 3 axle tractor
Over 45,000 lbs up to 58,000 lbs requires a tri-axle chassis, 4 axle tractor--state, county and city permits

14. FUEL SURCHARGE BASED ON D.O.E. WEEKLY ON HIGHWAY DIESEL PRICES.

Diesel fuel sold in the State of California is different from the fuel sold in other states, due to environmental controls and Federal standards.  CARB (California Air Resource Board) mandates that we use a fuel designed to reduce vehicle emissions, thereby improving air quality and public health.  This is the only fuel that can be purchased in California.  Trucks fueling with CARB fuel pay significantly higher prices per gallon than other states.  The following cost per gallon and corresponding percent fuel surcharge is our basis.  This surcharge is not negotiable and may vary weekly.

The surcharge will be determined every Monday by calling the Department of Energy (DOE) at (202) 586-6966 and will be assessed  on the day the cargo moves.

15. PierPASS “off peak” Gate Fee - $60.00

Containers picked up during the “off peak” hours as designated by PierPASS (6 pm to 3 am weekdays and 8 am to 5 pm Saturday).  $60.00 per container.               

16. MISCELLANEOUS EXAM FEES AND SERVICES PROVIDED:

17. CONTAINER/CHASSIS DEPOSITS TO PRICE TRANSFER TRUCKING.:

 DRY CONTAINERS                                 $300.00

 REEFER CONTAINERS                           $400.00

PRICE TRANSFER MUST HAVE ORIGINAL CHECK BEFORE RELEASING CONTAINER AND OR CHASSIS.

“OR THE FOLLOWING MUST OCCUR.”

PRICE TRANSFER RECEIVES FAX RELEASE FROM STEAMSHIP LINE INDICATING PRICE TRANSFER IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY PER DIEM OR MISC CHARGES RELATING TO THE CONTAINER AND/OR CHASSIS BEING RELEASED.

THE TRUCKER HAS COMPLETED A CREDIT APPLICATION and HAS ESTABLISHED AN OPEN ACCOUNT with our Accounting Department, and wants to be billed for container/chassis’ per diem or miscellaneous charges after the container is picked up from the C.E.S. and returned to pier or depot.  Credit Application to be faxed to our Accounting Department, Contact: Rosie…Ph # 310-639-6074 Ext. 3105…
Fax # 310-639-5464. 

Also the Trucking company needs to be on our Trucker Approval List and must do the following:

• Fill out a Guarantee of Charges in order to pick up Steamship Containers/ Chassis from Price Transfer’s CES yards,

• Have a current Interchange Agreement with all Steamship Lines and the UIIA.

• Have valid Insurance with all Steamship Lines and the UIIA. 

• Have a SCAC code registered with UIIA and Price Transfer prior to pick up.
   

The Trucker should request the Guarantee of Charges from our Equipment Control Department.  Please fill it out, sign and fax back to 310-639-8396.  A faxed Approval will be sent to you from the Equipment Control Department when Credit, Steamship Line and UIIA has been approved. 

(Equipment Control Manager, Marga Martin (310) 639-6074 Ext. 3138)

REFUNDS OR ADJUSTMENT OF DEPOSITS will be computed after Equipment Control receives a clear IN Interchange from the Trucker or Broker to Fax # 310-639-8396 or we receive a Steamship Line invoice.

ADDITIONAL PER DIEM/MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES WILL BE BILLED TO WHOMEVER PAYS THE DEPOSIT, unless the Steamship Line waives ALL charges

18. Administration / advance fee on check advances AT TERMINALS or per diem  billing from steamship lines.

$20.00 min or 5% of amount advanced

19. COLLECTION FEE FOR THE ACCOUNT OF STEAMSHIP LINES.

Applies when Price CES is held liable by a Steamship Line to collect Per-diem on their behalf from a third party trucker after Price Transfer transports container to Price CES and another trucker picks-up after CBP clearance. This charge will not apply if the Steamship Line bills waives Per-diem until after CBP clearance and / or bills the CES pickup trucker direct for any Per-diem related to the container or chassis.

A daily report can be sent to the Steamship Line showing the authorized pick up trucker, date and time of pickup after clearance. Contact equipment control to set up this notification service.

$20.00 min or 5% of Per-diem amount collected for the Steamship Line

20. CARGO DAMAGE AND PER-DIEM DISCLAIMER :

F.C.L. Logistics is not responsible for damage done to cargo or ocean containers during inspection by a government agency.  Price Transfer is not responsible for any per diem charges on containers received for examination, placed on hold, or seized by a government agency.

During the examination process, when we notice damage cargo or believe that reloading may cause damage, we may notify the broker or importer, (with permission from appropriate government agency) to view and/or supervise the claims or reloading process after release from examination.  However, under no circumstances is Price Transfer Inc. responsible for damaged cargo.