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Seattle (USSEA)

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Port Information

Address: 2711 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121, United States

E-mail:

Website:

Phone: 206 728 3000

Fax: 206 728 3280

Corporate Office: 2711 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121, United States

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The Port of Seattle is the major city for the State of Washington in the United States. Located on Elliott Bay on Puget Sound, it is surrounded by the Olympic Mountains to the west and Lake Washington and the Cascades to the east. The largest city of the Pacific Northwest, the Port of Seattle is the seat of King County. The Port of Seattle is about 72 nautical miles southeast of the Port of Victoria on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, and about 220 kilometers (by air, not road) north-northeast of the Port of Portland in the State of Oregon. In 2007, over 594 thousand people called the Port of Seattle home, and more than 3.3 million lived in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metropolitan area.

Country Requirements & Restrictions
There are no unique Country Requirements / Restrictions for this port.You can always reach out to us directly in case of any further queries.

Number of free days

LineContainerStandard Free DaysslabsWeekly change %
safmarineDry containers01-4140 USD
safmarineDry containers05/8190 USD
safmarineDry containers09 onwards220 USD
safmarineReefer containers01/3330 USD
safmarineReefer containers04>435 USD
cosco2041-40 USD
cosco2045/9120 USD
cosco20410>150 USD
cosco4041-40 USD
cosco4045/9120 USD
cosco40410>150 USD
cosco40HC41-40 USD
cosco40HC45/9120 USD
cosco40HC410>150 USD
cosco20 Reefer31/30 USD
cosco20 Reefer34/8325 USD
cosco20 Reefer39>425 USD
cosco40 Reefer31/30 USD
cosco40 Reefer34/8325 USD
cosco40 Reefer39>425 USD
cosco40HC Reefer31/30 USD
cosco40HC Reefer34/8325 USD
cosco40HC Reefer39>425 USD
Hapag2041-40 CD
Hapag2045>175 CD
Hapag4041-40 CD
Hapag4045>175 CD
Hapag40HC41-40 CD
Hapag40HC45>175 CD
Hapag20 Reefer21/20 CD
Hapag20 Reefer23>425 CD
Hapag40 Reefer21/20 CD
Hapag40 Reefer23>425 CD
Hapag40HC Reefer21/20 CD
Hapag40HC Reefer23>425 CD

Country Requirements & Restrictions
When a shipment reaches the United States, the owner, purchaser, or designated licensed customs broker (i.e. the importer of record) must file entry documents for the goods with the port director at the goods’ port of entry. To legally enter the U.S., imported goods must arrive within the port of entry, delivery of the merchandise must be authorized by CBP, and estimated duties must be paid. The importer of record is responsible for the arrangement of examination and release of the goods. Items on the banned list are: Agricultural Commodities (milk, fruits, vegetables, tobacco, livestock, etc.) Arms, Ammunition, Explosives, and Implements of War Certain Consumer Products (household appliances, industrial equipment, toys, etc.) Electronic Products (Radio Frequency Devices, radiation products) Food, Drugs, Cosmetics, and Medical Devices) Conflict Diamonds Gold, Silver, Currency, Stamps Pesticides, Toxic and Hazardous Substances Textiles, Wool, and Fur Counterfeit Products Wildlife and Pets Obscene, Immoral, or Seditious Matter Artifacts A license or permit from the responsible agency may be necessary to import: • alcoholic beverages • animal and animal products • certain drugs • firearms and ammunition • fruits, nuts • meat and meat products • milk, dairy, and cheese products • plants and plant products • poultry and poultry products • petroleum and petroleum products • vegetables Surety (Bond) All imports must be accompanied by a bond in order to ensure the payment of any duties, taxes, or fees relating to import. A bond can be purchased through a US based surety company or your selected Customs Broker There are 2 types of customs bond: Annual Bond – This is the most common and cost effective bond as it covers all imports for 1 year. A bond covering an amount of $50,000.00 USD will cost between $400.00 – $450.00 USD. Larger bonds can be purchased as well extensions of a smaller bond. Single-Entry Bond – Single entry bonds are most often used when importers do not expect to receive more than 5-10 per year and cost about 5% of the value of the shipment

Number of free days

LineContainerStandard Free DaysslabsWeekly change %
safmarineDry containers01-4125 USD
safmarineDry containers05/8170 USD
safmarineDry containers09>200 USD
safmarineReefer containers01/3320 USD
safmarineReefer containers04>425 USD
cosco2041-40 USD
cosco2045/9125 USD
cosco20410>180 USD
cosco4041-40 USD
cosco4045/9125 USD
cosco40410>180 USD
cosco40HC41-40 USD
cosco40HC45/9125 USD
cosco40HC410>180 USD
cosco20 Reefer31/30 USD
cosco20 Reefer34/8325 USD
cosco20 Reefer39>425 USD
cosco40 Reefer31/30 USD
cosco40 Reefer34/8325 USD
cosco40 Reefer39>425 USD
cosco40HC Reefer31/30 USD
cosco40HC Reefer34/8325 USD
cosco40HC Reefer39>425 USD
Hapag2051/50 CD
Hapag2056/10220 CD
Hapag20511>280 CD
Hapag4051/50 CD
Hapag4056/10220 CD
Hapag40511>280 CD
Hapag40HC51/50 CD
Hapag40HC56/10220 CD
Hapag40HC511>280 CD
Hapag20 Reefer21/20 CD
Hapag20 Reefer23/6300 CD
Hapag20 Reefer27>400 CD
Hapag40 Reefer21/20 CD
Hapag40 Reefer23/6300 CD
Hapag40 Reefer27>400 CD
Hapag40HC Reefer21/20 CD
Hapag40HC Reefer23/6300 CD
Hapag40HC Reefer27>400 CD

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