AMDDocumentationNegotiable
Shipping Document / Booking Amendment Fee
Charged when a confirmed booking, Bill of Lading, or shipping instruction needs to be changed after submission. Covers administrative costs of revising carrier bookings, reissuing documents, and re-filing customs data.
Per Shipment
Category:Basic Shipping FeeChina Export Local ChargesDestination Import Charges
Applies to:
FCLLCLAirRailCourierRoadFBAAs Request
Typical Cost Range
$30–$200
flat rate
Booking amendment (pre-cutoff): $0-$30. B/L amendment (post-cutoff): $50-$150. SI amendment: $30-$100.
Who Pays?
Shipper (When CIF, DAP)
Consignee (When EXW, FOB)
Negotiability
Negotiable — discuss with your freight forwarder.
Amendment fees are set by carriers. Changes before document cutoff are often free. Minimize amendments to avoid charges.
Adjustment Frequency
MonthlyWeeklyFixed
Current rate reviewed: per amendment
Chargeable Unit
Flat Rate
Formula / Calculation
AMD = Amendment Fee per Change or per Document Re-issuedamendmentbooking amendmentdocument amendmentB/L change
Frequently Asked Questions
When is an amendment fee charged?
After the booking or SI cutoff date. Free amendments before cutoff. Amendments after document issuance (B/L, customs) always incur fees.
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