In an announcement published on October 10, 2025, the Chinese Ministry of Transport announced that it will collect “special port fees” for ships that are built in the U.S., flying a U.S. flag, or vessel owned or operated by U.S. companies.

These fees will apply to a vessels and operators if at least 25% of their equity is directly or indirectly held by U.S. enterprises, organizations, or individuals.

These fees will be collected on a voyage basis at the first Chinese port of call at the following rates:

• 400 Chinese Yuan (CNY) per net ton as of October 14, 2025;
• Starting April 17, 2026, the fee will increase to 640 CNY per net ton; and
• Starting April 17, 2027, the fee will increase a second time to 880 CNY per ton.

The announcement from the Chinese Ministry of Transport can be found here:
https://xxgk.mot.gov.cn/2020/jigou/syj/202510/t20251010_4177939.html