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China🇨🇳 & Singapore🇸🇬: Navigating the new Special Port Due for U.S.-linked vessels

China introduces a phased “Special Port Due.” Here’s what vessel operators need to know.

As October 14, 2025, China’s Ministry of Transport has enforced the Implementation Measures for Collecting Special Port Due for Vessels from the United States, introducing a fee per net ton for U.S.-linked vessels, applied at the first Chinese port of call per voyage.

While some operational details remain under review, shipowners and agents are advised to prepare documentation early and follow official updates closely.

Key takeaways
  • Applies to vessels with U.S. ownership, control, flag, or build origin.
  • Phased tariff increasing from RMB 400/NT in 2025 to RMB 1,120/NT by 2028.
  • Reporting required seven days before arrival at Chinese ports.
  • Non-compliance may delay port entry or clearance procedures.

The official documents —the Implementation Measures and the Reporting Form of U.S.-Linked Vessel Information— specify the required data and timing for compliance.

YOUR VESSELS, OUR PORTS ⚓

At MasOceans, together with Oceanfavor, the largest non-state-owned shipping agency in China, we are closely monitoring the rollout of the new Special Port Due and guiding clients through compliance and documentation best practices. Our combined network spans more than 40 key ports across China🇨🇳 and Singapore🇸🇬, ensuring efficiency, foresight, and reliability in every operation.

“In times of regulatory change, foresight is the best navigation tool.”

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