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Import

Get up-to-date local information about import procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container pick-ups and more.

Effective Date: 01/10/2022

Expiry Date: Until further notice

Please note that the below tariffs are NOT applicable for SPOT bookings. For Demurrage and Detention applicable for SPOT, please click here for Maersk SPOT.

Notes:

Free-time and charges per container per calendar day (i.e. including weekends and holidays) after free-time expires.
Start date and end date are included in the calculation.
Shipper’s Own Container is considered as equivalent to corresponding container type.
40´ High and 45´ High containers are considered equal to 40´.
NOR (non-operating reefer) is considered as Dry Container.
Shipper’s owned tank with DRY cargo follows free time & rate of Dry equipment.
Shipper’s owned tank with IMO cargo follows free time & rate of IMO.
Open Top Out of Gauge and Flat Rack are considered as Special Containers.
Open Top in Gauge is considered as Dry Containers.
For special deals: Please bear in mind that the calculation method of charges for special deals (free-time granted > tariff free-time) is ‘progressive’ and the lead off rate slap(s) will be reduced by the number of days in excess of tariff free-time.
Free time deals will be applied based on the effective deals at the Price Calculation Date (PCD).
Combined Demurrage & Detention starts with discharge date (included) and ends with gate-in empty date (included) from terminal.
Storage starts with discharge date (included) and ends with gate-out full date (included) from terminal.
Pricing structure in Bulgaria consists of two elements; 1. Combined Demurrage & Detention and 2. Storage:
- Combined Demurrage & Detention: Free time period and charges for utilization of equipment inside and outside of terminals or depots. (invoiced under DET)
- Storage: Free time period for use of terminal or depot space. (invoiced under DMR)

Combined Demurrage and Detention

Dry Containers

Days	Size 20'	Size 40'
Days 1-10	Size 20' Free	Size 40' Free
Days 11 - 14	Size 20' 30 EUR	Size 40' 45 EUR
Days 15+	Size 20' 45 EUR	Size 40' 70 EUR

Reefer Containers

Days	Size 20'	Size 40'
Days 1-4	Size 20' Free	Size 40' Free
Days 5-10	Size 20' 80 EUR	Size 40' 100 EUR
Days 11+	Size 20' 100 EUR	Size 40' 210 EUR

Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top

Days	Size 20'	Size 40'
Days 1-7	Size 20' Free	Size 40' Free
Days 8-14	Size 20' 50 EUR	Size 40' 70 EUR
Days 15+	Size 20' 70 EUR	Size 40' 110 EUR

Storage

Dry Containers, Varna

Days	Size 20'	Size 40'/45'
Days 1 - 7	Size 20' Free	Size 40'/45' Free
Days 8+	Size 20' 3 EUR	Size 40'/45' 6 EUR

Dry Containers, Burgas

Days	Size 20'	Size 40'/45'
Days 1 - 7	Size 20' Free	Size 40'/45' Free
Days 8 - 20	Size 20' 3 EUR	Size 40'/45' 6 EUR
Days 21 - 30	Size 20' 6 EUR	Size 40'/45' 12 EUR
Days 31+	Size 20' 12 EUR	Size 40'/45' 24 EUR

Reefer Containers, Burgas and Varna

Days	Size 20'	Size 40'
Days 1 - 4	Size 20' Free	Size 40' Free
Days 5+	Size 20' 30 EUR	Size 40' 50 EUR

Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top, Varna

Days	Size 20'	Size 40'/45'
Days 1 - 7	Size 20' Free	Size 40'/45' Free
Days 8+	Size 20' 3 EUR	Size 40'/45' 6 EUR

Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top, Burgas

Days	Size 20'	Size 40'/45'
Days 1 - 7	Size 20' Free	Size 40'/45' Free
Days 8 - 20	Size 20' 3 EUR	Size 40'/45' 6 EUR
Days 21 - 30	Size 20' 6 EUR	Size 40'/45' 12 EUR
Days 31+	Size 20' 12 EUR	Size 40'/45' 24 EUR

IMO, BURGAS and VARNA

Days	Size 20'	Size 40'
Days 1 - 20	Size 20' 4.5 EUR	Size 40' 9 EUR
Days 21 - 30	Size 20' 9 EUR	Size 40' 18 EUR
Days 31+	Size 20' 18 EUR	Size 40' 36 EUR

For free time terms valid until 31.09.2022, please refer below downloadable attachment.

Bulgaria Import DnD website valid until 31.09.2022

PDF (59KB)

Below are the most common local charges we have in Bulgaria. They are all subject to change and valid until further notice.

Please also visit our global Surcharge Definition Glossary

Area	Charge Code	Charge Name	Description	Rate	Payterm
Area Mandatory	Charge Code OHC	Charge Name Terminal Handling Service - Origin	Description This service covers the cost of handling a container at the origin port or terminal. This service is applicable to all shipments.	Rate For details contact local office	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code DHC	Charge Name Terminal Handling Service - Destination	Description This service covers the cost of the handling a container at the destination port or terminal. This service is applicable to all shipments.	Rate For details contact local office	Payterm Destination
Area Booking	Charge Code COD	Charge Name Change of Destination	Description Customer requests change of destination	Rate 300 USD per container. Depending on the case additional charges might apply	Payterm Freight
Area	Charge Code MBF	Charge Name Manual Booking Fee	Description A fee which covers the additional administration required by the carrier to process booking creation requests via non e-channels (E-mail). These are known as manual bookings.	Rate 90 EUR Per Booking	Payterm Origin
Area Equipment	Charge Code PQC	Charge Name Premium Quality Container	Description The surcharge is applied whenever we offer the service of providing a container of a specific quality. It will cover food grade containers, containers of a specific age, containers for specific commodities (such as electronics). The quality assessment is made and defined by the clusters. This charge includes the cost of having the carrier inspect the empty container to make sure it meets the requirements.	Rate 250 EUR per container	Payterm Origin
Area Cargo related (3rd party)	Charge Code INE	Charge Name Inspection Fee Export	Description Customs in Bulgaria marked container for scanner	Rate 45 EUR per container	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code INE	Charge Name Inspection Fee Export	Description Charge is for Veterinary Application Process at Ambarli, Istanbul for transhipment containers where cargo HS code falls under the scope VET control	Rate 80 USD per BL	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code INI	Charge Name Inspection fee Import	Description Customs in Bulgaria marked container for scanner	Rate 45 EUR per container	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code INI	Charge Name Inspection fee Import	Description Charge is for Veterinary Application Process at Ambarli, Istanbul for transhipment containers where cargo HS code falls under the scope VET control	Rate 80 USD per BL	Payterm Destination
Area Customs Clearance	Charge Code CCD	Charge Name Customs clearance Import	Description Customer has requested help with import declaration	Rate 75 EUR per document, Up to 5 tariff codes	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code CCD	Charge Name Customs clearance T2L	Description Customer has requested help with import clearance for cargo originating in EU	Rate 40 EUR per document.	Payterm Destination
Area Documentation	Charge Code AME/AMI	Charge Name Transport Document Amendment Fee Export/Import	Description The fee covers B/L amendments requested via manual channels (phone, e-mail and chat), when same could have been done through our e-channels. Or if the amendments are done after a specific time at origin.	Rate 20 EUR per amendment	Payterm Origin / Destination
Area	Charge Code HBL service	Charge Name House Transport Document	Description Maersk files the actual details (HBL details) with the US Customs upon customer`s request.	Rate 30 USD per BL ( Geo Scope US & Canada)	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code SWC	Charge Name Switch BL	Description Customer requests Switch BL service as BLs to show new parties by issuing a second set of documents. A 'switch' protects the interests of the cargo intermediary by preventing the shipper from being visible to the buyer.	Rate 60 EUR per BL	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code T1D	Charge Name Transit	Description Customer has requested transit declaration	Rate 95 EUR per document, up to 5 tariff codes	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code TLE	Charge Name Electronic Cargo Release Service -Export	Description Telex release service	Rate 30 USD per bill of lading	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code MDF	Charge Name Manual Documentation Processing Fee	Description Invoiced in addition to our standard export documentation fee, applicable to all non e-BL instructions without template.	Rate 90 EUR per bill of lading	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code	Charge Name Manifest correction	Description Customer has requested correction to manifest after manifestation to customs	Rate 50 EUR per BL	Payterm
Area D&D	Charge Code DET	Charge Name Detention Fee Import	Description This fee is applicable when the customer holds carrier equipment longer than the agreed free time. Applicable calculation methods may vary by country. Please refer to our "Local country website" for more information.	Rate As per DnD tariff published on local country website	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code DMR	Charge Name Demurrage Fee	Description This fee is applicable for storage of carrier equipment in the terminal for longer than the agreed free time. Applicable calculation methods may vary by country. Please refer to our "Local country website" for more information.	Rate As per DnD tariff published on local country website	Payterm Freight
Area Inland	Charge Code DGS	Charge Name Cooling service - Destination	Description Cooling service provided at Destination by the carrier to supply a generator (or any other cooling service) set to power reefer containers during inland moves for carrier haulage.	Rate 200 EUR per container per day	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code DRP	Charge Name Drop Off Charge (Imports)	Description Additional handling at Krivina Depot for drop off empty container. Allowed only after approval by Maersk.	Rate 25 EUR per container	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code PIC	Charge Name Pick up charge (Export)	Description Additional handling at Krivina Depot for pick up empty container. Allowed only after approval by Maersk.	Rate 25 EUR per container	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code ICE	Charge Name Inland Cancellation Fee Export	Description Customer cancels an inland haulage after 16:00 on the working day preceding the empty positioning.	Rate 60 EUR per container. Depending on the case additional charges might apply	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code ICI	Charge Name Inland Cancellation Fee Import	Description Customer cancels an inland haulage after 16:00 on the working day preceding the delivery.	Rate 60 EUR per container. Depending on the case additional charges might apply	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code MSE	Charge Name Multi Stop Service Exports	Description The service of stopping 1 or more times to load additional cargo during a carrier haulage movement. Allowed only after approval by Maersk.	Rate For details contact local office	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code MSI	Charge Name Multi Stop Service Imports	Description The service of stopping 1 or more times to unload additional cargo during a carrier haulage movement. Allowed only after approval by Maersk.	Rate For details contact local office	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code WTD	Charge Name Waiting Time Destination	Description Waiting time for Inland haulage after the standard agreed time	Rate 100 EUR for day 1; 200 EUR from day 2 onwards	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code WTO	Charge Name Waiting Time Origin	Description Waiting time for Inland haulage after the standard agreed time	Rate 100 EUR for day 1; 200 EUR from day 2 onwards	Payterm Origin
Area Non-fulfilment	Charge Code LPF	Charge Name Late Payment Fee	Description Applied to all invoices which are payable immediately after the 7th day of delay of payment.	Rate 35 EUR per invoice	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code PAD	Charge Name Payer Amendment Fee - Destination	Description Charge applicable for change of collect payer after invoice issuance.	Rate 35 EUR per bill of lading	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code PAO	Charge Name Payer Amendment Fee - Origin	Description Charge applicable for change of prepaid payer or payment terms after invoice issuance.	Rate 35 EUR per bill of lading	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code WDF	Charge Name Weight Discrepancy Fee	Description This charge is applicable for all shipments/bill of lading with weight discrepancy between VGM weight vs SI weight vs RKEM Payload(Which includes even the container and commodity level Min & Max allowable weight) .	Rate 100 USD per bill of lading	Payterm Origin

Varna/Burgas

Import services and release procedure

Import services

In order to make it easy for our clients to plan and prepare all needed documentation for timely cargo release we provide following services:

1. Arrival notification - we send arrival notifications to our customers couple of days before arrival of their cargo to final discharge port (Port of Varna West). Arrival notifications are distributed via email or fax to consignees and first notify parties as mentioned on the Bill of Lading for every given cargo. Customers who don't receive our arrival notices or would like to change the email address or fax number we are distributing the arrival notices to are kindly requested to contact our Customer Service Import agents. We strongly recommend that customers also use our web site Maersk to trace and track their cargo on line. The information published at our web site is available 24/7.

2. Invoices- we send invoices to our customers couple of days before arrival of their cargo to final discharge port (Port of Varna West/Burgas port). Invoices are distributed via email or fax to the paying parties. Customers who don't receive our invoices or would like to change the email address or fax number we are distributing the invoices to are kindly requested to contact our Customer Service Import agents. We strongly recommend that customers also use our web site Maersk where they can find the invoices we issue for their shipments. In order to be able to access the issued invoices, clients are kindly requested to subscribe for our web site services.

3. Import customs manifest - information about customs manifest number and manifest articles is available on www.mbg.bg.

4. Longstanding container notification - we send this kind of notification to customers whose cargoes await release at Varna west port/Burgas port premises for more than 14 days for dry cargo and more than 7 days for refrigerated cargo.

As per Bulgarian customs law importers have maximum 45 days to apply for approved customs treatment of their cargo to Customs Authorities. After the expiration of this period cargo becomes subject to confiscation.

5. Additional services

We can help customers in completing their customs formalities with the customs office at Varna West port/Burgas port. For more information, please, contact out Customer Service Import Agents.

Release procedure

In order for our Customers to receive release order for cargo discharged in port Varna without delay they should:

Present / mail duly endorsed original bill of lading to Maersk office in Sofia accompanied by a written request for release.
Detailed instructions for date / time pickup readiness, exact delivery address, delivery time and contact person at delivery place.
Please find attached » release order template
Effectively pay all transport, demurrage and documentation charges due.

Import customs procedure can be initiated only in case above requirements are met by 16:00 hrs of the day preceding the release date.

Release orders are available to our customers at our port agent's office - Maersk Logistics Bulgaria EOOD at Varna West port/Burgas port.

Import procedures via Thessaloniki

In order for our Customers to receive release order for cargo discharged in port Thessaloniki without delay they should:

1. Present duly endorsed original bill of lading to a Maersk office either in Thessaloniki or Sofia accompanied by a written request for release including detailed instructions for date / time pick up readiness, exact delivery address, delivery time and contact person at delivery place. Please allow us at least 24 hours between the release instructions and the scheduled pick up from Port Terminal.

Please find attached release order template.

Release order template

PDF (87KB)

2. Effectively pay all transport and documentation charges due.

3. Maersk Bulgaria ensures that all customers receive their invoices still before vessel arrival. Not received invoices cannot be a reason for Maersk Bulgaria to release container without payment. Customers are kindly requested to contact Maersk Bulgaria if for any reason invoices are not received.

4. All our Customers receive arrival notices one day prior vessel arrival or later at the day of vessel arrival via email or fax. This is done to help them plan and prepare all needed documentation for a timely cargo release; however we strongly recommend that our Customers trace their cargo also at Maersk website. The tracing information available there is updated live and available 24 / 7 days a week.

It is important to be noted that Maersk Bulgaria cannot release an import cargo before payment of all outstanding amounts is received and duly endorsed original bill of lading is presented.

Special customs requirements:

The Customs transit for containers discharged in Thessaloniki with final destination Bulgaria is arranged by Maersk, however this can be done only if / when consignee presents full set of cargo documents including commercial invoice, packing list, veterinary or phytosanitary certificate (where and if relevant) and written instruction for preparation of the TIR and CMR. Containers discharged at Thessaloniki port will be moved from port terminal for delivery to Bulgaria only after consignee (1) has presented duly endorsed bill of lading, (2) filled a release/pick-up order and (3) has submitted all cargo documents needed for the customs clearance.

It is officially prohibited to import meat, minced meat, mechanical in separated meat, poultry and eggs to European Union , with origin in Brazil, Brazilian country code BR-1 and covered by health certificates marked with BR-1 issued after 25 April 2007.

No such goods will therefore be allowed for entry in Bulgaria (European Union).

Varna and Burgas

Cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, high value, out of gauge goods and goods classified as dangerous as per IMO code (dangerous cargo code), booked on through bill of lading for final delivery in Bulgaria and also export / reexport of cigarettes from Bulgaria are subject to prior approval by Maersk Bulgaria Ltd.

Dangerous cargo of IMO class 1 is not accepted for transportation by Maersk. Delivery of dangerous cargo of IMO classes 2 and 3 have to be effectueted immediately after discharge from carrying vessel as per specific requirements of port authorities at port of Varna West/Burgas West.