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AMS / AES Electronic Manifest Filing Fee
A fee charged for filing cargo manifest data with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through the Automated Manifest System (AMS) or AES. Required 24 hours before vessel departure for all ocean cargo to the USA.
Per Shipment
Category:Basic Shipping FeeChina Export Local ChargesDestination Import Charges
Applies to:
FCLLCLAirRailCourierRoadFBAAs Request
Typical Cost Range
$20–$120
flat rate
$20-$60 per B/L for AMS filing through brokers. Self-filing through ACE portal: $5-$20 per filing.
Who Pays?
Shipper (When CIF, DAP)
Consignee (When EXW, FOB)
Negotiability
Negotiable — discuss with your freight forwarder.
AMS filing fees are competitive among customs brokers. Automated filing software (ACE) reduces per-filing costs.
Adjustment Frequency
MonthlyWeeklyFixed
Current rate reviewed: Per Bill of Lading
Chargeable Unit
Flat Rate
Formula / Calculation
AMF = AMS/AES Filing Fee per Bill of Lading or per ContainerAMSAESAutomated Manifest SystemUSACBPcustoms filing
Frequently Asked Questions
Who files AMS for my cargo to the USA?
The carrier or NVOCC files the vessel manifest. Your customs broker or forwarder files the ISF (Importer Security Filing) separately.
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