What is harbor maintenance fee in SAP SLL - Global Trade Services?

SAP Term: harbor maintenance fee

• Component: SLL

• Component Name: Global Trade Services

• Description: A fee levied each time a ship is loaded or unloaded in a U.S. harbor. Proceeds of the harbor maintenance fee are made available to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the improvement and maintenance of U.S. ports and harbors.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The harbor maintenance fee (HMF) is a fee charged by a port authority for the use of its facilities. It is a cost associated with the import or export of goods and services. The HMF is part of the SLL Global Trade Services component of SAP, which provides a comprehensive suite of tools to manage global trade operations. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The HMF can be used to calculate the cost of goods and services imported or exported from a port. The HMF is calculated based on the size and type of goods being shipped, as well as the port authority's fees. The HMF can be used to determine the total cost of goods and services imported or exported from a port. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep track of the HMF when calculating the cost of goods and services imported or exported from a port. The HMF should be included in any calculations related to global trade operations. Additionally, it is important to stay up-to-date on any changes in port authority fees, as these can affect the total cost of goods and services imported or exported from a port. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The SLL Global Trade Services component of SAP provides additional tools and features related to global trade operations, such as customs clearance, tariff classification, and duty management. Additionally, SAP provides resources such as tutorials and webinars to help users understand how to use the SLL Global Trade Services component.