14日，交通运输部发布《对美船舶收取船舶特别港务费实施办法》。 《办法》共十条，自发布之日起施行，主要包括制定依据、收取范围、收取标准、收取主体、缴费航次、缴费要求、信息核实、违规处理、动态调整、解 释部门和施行时间等内容，进一步明确了由中国建造的船舶、仅进入中国船厂修理的空载船舶，以及其他经认定予以豁免的船舶免予缴纳的具体规定。 《办法》对于船方或其代理人在船舶预抵中国港口前向海事管理机构通报信息等提出了具体要求。《办法》明确收取范围、标准和起讫时间等将视情动态 调整。 具体如下： （三）美国的企业、其他组织和个人直接或间接持有25%及以上股权（表决权、董事会席位）的企业、其他组织拥有或运营的船舶； （四）悬挂美国旗的船舶； （五）在美国建造的船舶。 前款第一项至第四项中由中国建造的船舶免于缴纳。仅进入中国船厂修理的空载船舶，以及其他经认定予以豁免的船舶免予缴纳。 第三条 船舶特别港务费的具体收取标准如下（不足1净吨的按1净吨计）： （一）自2025年10月14日起靠泊中国港口的，按每净吨400元人民币计收； 同一艘船舶，一年内收取船舶特别港务费不超过5个航次。每年4月17日为年度计费周期起始日。 第四条 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Transport has issued a new regulation regarding the collection of special port fees for vessels from the United States, which aims to protect the interests of China's shipping industry and outlines specific conditions and fees for compliance [1][2]. Summary by Sections Regulation Overview - The regulation consists of ten articles detailing the basis for implementation, scope of collection, standards, responsible parties, payment requirements, information verification, penalties for violations, dynamic adjustments, interpretation authority, and effective date [1][2]. Scope and Exemptions - The special port fee applies to vessels owned or operated by U.S. entities, those with 25% or more U.S. ownership, U.S.-flagged vessels, and vessels built in the U.S. However, vessels built in China, empty vessels entering Chinese shipyards for repairs, and other exempted vessels are not required to pay [2][3]. Fee Structure - The fee structure is as follows: - From October 14, 2025: 400 RMB per net ton - From April 17, 2026: 640 RMB per net ton - From April 17, 2027: 880 RMB per net ton - From April 17, 2028: 1120 RMB per net ton - A maximum of five voyages per year will incur the fee, with the billing cycle starting on April 17 each year [4][5]. Payment and Reporting Requirements - Shipowners or agents must report vessel information to maritime authorities at least seven days before arrival at Chinese ports and pay the special port fee [5][6]. Compliance and Penalties - Maritime authorities will verify the information of incoming vessels. Non-compliance, such as failure to pay the fee, will result in the inability to process import/export procedures for the vessel [5][6]. Dynamic Adjustments - The collection scope, standards, and effective dates of the special port fee may be adjusted based on circumstances [5][6].