Central Examination Station (CES) Fee Schedule
Effective dates: Effective July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Full Container Load Cargo (FCL)
General merchandise in cartons or palletized/unitized cargo.
ContainerA standardized, reusable metal box used to transport cargo by vessel, barge, truck or rail and designed for transfer between transportation modes. Size | 20′ | 40′ | 45′ | 48′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Minimum DevanningThe physical unloading of cargo from a shipping container for inspection, transfer, storage, distribution or delivery in the course of normal warehouse or freight operations. When devanning takes place under CBP or USDA supervision at a Central Examination Station, it is referred to specifically as CES Devanning. | $219.81 | $219.81 | $219.81 | $219.81 |
1/3 Devanning | $319.39 | $512.07 | $597.41 | $597.41 |
2/3 Devanning | $640.09 | $1024.14 | $1194.83 | $1322.85 |
Full Devanning | $969.83 | $1551.73 | $1810.35 | $2004.33 |
Full Containers – FDA, Refrigerated, Garments & Extra Handling Exams
Applies to examination of refrigerated cargo and merchandise not in cartons; i.e. bags, baskets, loose furniture, rattan ware, bales, household goods and personal effects, auto parts machinery, equipment tires, construction materials and drums (not palletized).
Container Size | 20′ | 40′ | 45′ | 48′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Minimum Devanning | $219.81 | $219.81 | $219.81 | $219.81 |
1/3 Devanning | $469.39 | $682.77 | $784.92 | $853.45 |
2/3 Devanning | $938.81 | $1365.51 | $1569.82 | $1706.90 |
Full Devanning | $1422.41 | $2068.98 | $2379.31 | $2586.21 |
Partially Loaded Container & CFS Freight Moved to CES
Carton Quantity | Palletized | Non-Palletized |
|---|---|---|
50 cartons or less | $193.96 | $258.62 |
51 – 100 cartons | $258.61 | $323.27 |
101 – 200 cartons | $323.28 | $420.27 |
201 – 300 cartons | $452.59 | $614.23 |
301 – 400 cartons | $452.59 | $614.23 |
401 – 500 cartons | $517.25 | $711.21 |
501 – 750 cartons | $646.55 | $969.83 |
751 – 1000 cartons | $775.86 | $1293.11 |
1001 – 1500 cartons | $1034.47 | $1939.66 |
More than 1500 cartons | $0.71 per carton | $1.29 per carton |
Storage Charges
Storage Charges for Shipments on Government “Hold”
Service | Rate |
|---|---|
Container Yard Storage | $98.94 per container per day |
Warehouse Storage | $7.77 per cubic meter per day, minimum 1 cbm |
Container Cartage Charges
Service | Rate |
|---|---|
To/From Honolulu Harbor to CES — One Way | $129.32 |
Steamship Line Availability/Release Fee | $97.01 |
Multiple Agency Examination Fee | $129.32 |
Refrigerated Containers Service & Storage
Service | Rate |
|---|---|
Refrigerated Plug-in (460V) | $103.46 per day |
Generator Set (Gen-Set) Fuel Cost | Market Price |
Generator Set (Gen-Set) Fuel Monitoring | $77.58 per day |
Recovery of Cargo, Sorting & Segregating
Service | Rate |
|---|---|
Labor | $77.58 per man hour with a minimum charge of $38.81 |
Forklift | $25.85 per ¼ hour |
Pallets | $15.52 per pallet |
Shrink wrap | $3.87 per pallet |
Overtime Charges for Work Performed After Normal Business Hours
Period | Additional Charge |
|---|---|
Weekday and Weekend | 25% over regular rates |
Holidays | 100% over regular rates |
Military Goods & Vehicles
Household Goods contained in Van Packs
Vehicles contained in container(s)
Service | Rate |
|---|---|
Devanning Van Pack | $3.24 each – includes reloading van pack into container |
Van Pack Size | Up to 45″W x 87″D x 87″H (anything larger will be $0.43/cubic foot) |
Unloading & Reloading Van Packs Contents (for Customs Exam) | $77.22 per man per hour (minimum $154.43) each pack |
Devanning of Vehicles | $516.37 to unload & $516.37 plus materials to reload |
Free Time & Storage
Free time starts from the time a shipment is released and will continue for 24 hours. The weekend will count as chargeable storage days, except shipments released on Friday will be allowed to sit until Monday of the following week.
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