New Section 301 Vessel Fees: What You Need to Know About Implementation

Cargo ship in middle of the ocean with colorful containers (section 301)

The U.S. Trade Representative has established significant new fees affecting vessels arriving at U.S. ports, set to take effect on October 14, 2025. Here’s what vessel operators, owners, and shipping professionals need to understand about these changes. Overview On April 17, 2025, the USTR published a Federal Register Notice under Section 301 of the Trade […]