port tariff and overview of malaysia west port's tariff
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PORT TARIFF AND OVERVIEW OFMALAYSIA,WEST PORT
Nur Faeizah Radzi (uk26020)Norshahanim Shahinor (uk26017)Maslinda Binti Mohd Yatim (uk26438)
..TARIFFS..
TARIFF
FUNCTION TYPES
DEFINITION
DEFINITION
A tariff is a tax imposed on the import or export of goods but also refers
to “import duties” charged at the time goods are imported.
FUNCTIONS
A SOURCE OF REVEN
UE
•Income from tariffs provides governments with a source of funding.
•One of major reasons for applying tariffs.
PROTECT
DOMESTIC
INDUSTRIES
•Changing the conditions under which goods compete in such a way that competitive imports are placed at a disadvantage
•"tariff quotas" are used to strike a balance between market access and the protection of domestic industry
REMEDY
TRADE DISTORTION
S
•Punitive tariffs may be used to remedy trade distortions.
•Eg: the Subsidies Agreement allows countries to impose countervailing duties when an exporting country provides its manufacturers with subsidies.
TYPES OF PORT TARIFFS
Tariffs related to the handling of cargo
Tariffs related to the warehousing of cargo
Tariffs related to the vessel
Tariffs related to the handling of cargo
This tariff rewards the following services:
On board and on dockside handling cargo ;
Transfer of cargo quay /storage areas (except for dry bulks for which this service is charged extra).
Tariffs related to the warehousing of cargo
Warehousing charges are calculated according to the packaging of goods :
Bulks and conventional: depending on the period of stay, based on the nature and tonnage of import or export operation ;
Containers: according to the size of the container (20 or 40 feet), the period of stay and the nature of the transaction import or export;
Trailers and vehicles per unit and per day depending on the nature of the import or export operation.
Tariffs related to the vessel
Services to vessels consists on the assistance for ship berthing or to perform movements inside the port (Shifting, change of berth)
They include the following services: Steering Towing The linesmen Sale of electricity and water Ballasting Rental of headings for vessels in the harbor.
Overview of Malaysia’s West Port: PORT TARIFFS
•Patching of torn container? Repair the torn container.
•Bath-tub trailer
•Low- bed trailer
CONCLUSION…
Port tariff is a tax imposed on imported goods and services. Tariffs are used to restrict trade, as they increase the price of imported goods and services, making them more expensive to consumers.