The THC (Terminal Handling Charge) fee is divided into OTHC (Origin Terminal Handling Charge) and DTHC (Destination Terminal Handling Charge). The THC fees discussed in our exports refer to OTHC, which represents terminal handling charges in China.
THC fee stands for "Terminal Handling Charge," with its complete English term being "TERMINAL HANDLING CHARGE." Originally, it is a legitimate expense for exporters to pay terminal handling charges in their own country. However, this THC fee is an additional charge uniformly imposed by international shipping companies through the shipowners' union on Chinese exporters. Initially introduced from abroad to China, this fee has become an unconditional payment requirement for international shipowners in container exports. In FOB (Free on Board) trade terms, the THC fee is paid by the exporter.
The THC fee has undergone several price hikes. With the intensification of inflation in China, THC was increased to a new high in January 2011. The burden on Chinese exporters increased. Initially, the THC fees were RMB 370/20GP, RMB 560/40GP, 40HQ. Following multiple increases, the current charges have risen to approximately 850 RMB for a 20GP container and around 1200 RMB for a 40GP or 40HQ container.
The THC fee is divided into OTHC (Origin Terminal Handling Charge) and DTHC (Destination Terminal Handling Charge). The THC fees discussed in our exports refer specifically to OTHC, representing terminal handling charges in China.
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