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HMM Local Charges in Vietnam (2026): THC, B/L, D/O and Free Time

HMM export THC 3,300,000 VND (excl. VAT) per 20′ and 5,000,000 VND (excl. VAT) per 40′. Every figure below comes from the HMM Vietnam tariff, checked on 02 Oct 2026.

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HMM local charges in Vietnam are the fees HMM collects at the Vietnamese port on top of ocean freight: terminal handling (THC), the B/L or delivery order fee, seal, telex release, manifest filing and, on some trades, a container imbalance charge (CIC).

HMM is a Korean container line headquartered in Seoul. This page lists the HMM local charges in Vietnam that we hold on file, line by line, with the date we last checked them against the carrier’s published tariff. It is written for freight forwarders and shippers who need to budget a HMM booking from or to Vietnam.

For the full comparison with other carriers, see our hub of local charges in Vietnam by shipping line.

HMM Local Charges: what stands out

• Export THC 40′ dry: 5,000,000 VND (excl. VAT) is 185,000 VND below the median of 5,185,000 VND across the 16 lines we track that bill THC in VND, ranked 2 of 16 from the lowest. VAT treatment differs between carriers, so compare like with like.
• Import THC 40′ dry: 5,000,000 VND (excl. VAT) is 200,000 VND below the median of 5,200,000 VND across the 17 lines we track that bill THC in VND, ranked 2 of 17 from the lowest. VAT treatment differs between carriers, so compare like with like.
• Import CIC applies: CIC – container imbalance charge, 100 USD (excl. VAT) per 20′ and 200 USD (excl. VAT) per 40′. Not every line charges it, so budget it on the consignee side.
• Special equipment: 8 lines of the tariff apply only to reefer, open top, flat rack or out-of-gauge cargo (table below).
• Port-specific items for Hai Phong, Ho Chi Minh City: the same container can cost differently depending on where it is discharged.
• Import free time: 5 working days before DEM/DET starts; export free time 7 working days.
• 26 charge lines in total (20 export, 6 import) plus 14 DEM/DET tiers, all checked on 02 Oct 2026.

HMM export local charges in Vietnam

Export HMM local charges are paid by the shipper in Vietnam before the B/L is released. Amounts as published by HMM; “n/a” means the item is billed per B/L or not published for that size.

HMM import local charges in Vietnam

Import HMM local charges are paid by the consignee when collecting the delivery order. Cleaning and maintenance items depend on the cargo type, so check which row applies to your goods.

HMM charges for reefer, open top and flat rack

These HMM local charges apply only to special equipment or out-of-gauge cargo. For flat rack and open top bookings we check OOG acceptance with the line before you confirm, and plan the trucking to the port. See OOG cargo handling in Vietnam and project cargo door-to-site.

HMM DEM/DET and free time in Vietnam

DEM/DET sits outside the HMM local charges themselves but often costs more. Demurrage (DEM) runs while the full container stays in the port after free time; detention (DET) runs while the box is outside the port. Some HMM tariffs combine both into one count. Rates are per container per day.

Before you book HMM from or to Vietnam: checklist

Most surprises on HMM local charges come from five points. Check them on the booking, not after the vessel sails.

• Confirm the port. Port-specific rows exist for Hai Phong, Ho Chi Minh City, so the discharge terminal changes the bill.
• Check the currency on each line. HMM bills USD and VND on this tariff; USD items are converted at the carrier’s exchange rate on the invoice date.
• Ask who pays CIC and cleaning. CIC is on this tariff, so agree with the consignee who carries it.
• Declare special equipment early. 8 rows apply only to reefer, open top, flat rack or out-of-gauge boxes.
• Count the free days. Import free time is 5 working days; plan delivery and empty return inside it.

How we use HMM local charges in a quote

Exporting from Vietnam on HMM? Our export guide covers documents and customs steps, and the Vietnam ports guide explains which terminals each service calls. The carrier’s own information is on the HMM official website.

Comparing lines? Open the full table of local charges in Vietnam or go straight to KMTC, Wan Hai, Yang Ming.

FAQ: HMM local charges in Vietnam

Last checked: 02 Oct 2026 · HMM tariff in Vietnamese