Overlooked Customs Fees: Harbor Maintenance Fee and Merchandise Processing Fee
The Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) and Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) are two fees that are often overlooked, hence springing as a surprise for shippers when they receive their invoices. Although the two fees may be smaller charges, it is still important to take them into consideration when preparing for shipments. These are common maintenance fees that forwarders often come across when dealing with customs brokerages for imported cargo goods.
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