What is HMF – harbor maintenance fee?
The Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) is a fee imposed by US Customs for U.S. imports shipped via ocean freight. It is charged at 0.125% of the commercial cargo value shipped through identified ports. The HMF is deposited into the Harbor Maintenance trust fund, which may be used by Congress to pay for harbor maintenance, development projects, and other related expenses.
The HMF fee is NOT included in your online quote and will be billed at the time of arrival into the US along with any applicable duties and taxes.
