US-CHSDestination ChargesCarrier-Mandated
Container Chassis Usage / Supply Charge (USA)
A charge in the USA for the use of a container chassis - the wheeled frame that holds a container during road transport. Chassis are supplied by chassis pools (common, exclusive) or shipping lines.
Per Container
Category:Basic Shipping FeeChina Export Local ChargesDestination Import Charges
Applies to:
FCLLCLAirRailCourierRoadFBAAs Request
Typical Cost Range
20ft Container
$30–$100
per 20ft
40ft Container
$60–$200
per 40ft
$30-$100 per container per day at major US ports (LA/Long Beach, NY/NJ). Per diem chassis fees vary by port.
Who Pays?
Shipper (When CIF, DAP)
Consignee (When EXW, FOB)
Negotiability
Set by carrier or port authority — not negotiable.
Chassis fees in the USA are set by chassis pool operators and are largely non-negotiable due to the fragmented US chassis market.
Adjustment Frequency
MonthlyWeeklyFixed
Current rate reviewed: Per day
Chargeable Unit
Per 20FT
Formula / Calculation
US-CHS = Chassis Pool Usage Fee per Day × Days UsedchassisUSAUS portcontainer chassisintermodal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a chassis?
A chassis is a wheeled frame designed to carry a standard ocean container on roads. Without a chassis, a container cannot be transported by truck.
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