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We’ve reimagined how exam fees are paid at The Port of Virginia. No more bottlenecks. No more guesswork. Just fast, secure payments through PayCargo that unlock your containers at Norfolk International Terminals and Virginia International Gateway without delay.
Exam Rates
Rates are subject to change. Check the Schedule of Rates for updates coming on October 1.
- VACIS Exam Fee: $466 per container
- Tailgate-USDA/FDA Exam Fee: $261 per container
Important Notes
- All exam payments are made directly through PayCargo. See our FAQs for more helpful information.
- Payment for exam fee must be received before containers will be made available for pickup.
- If you are unsure of container location, you can confirm the terminal location in PRO-PASS.
- Please note, your containers may incur additional charges from the ocean carrier while going through the VACIS process. Please contact your ocean carrier to confirm any additional charges.
- Please reference the applicable container number on the payment method to ensure expedited processing.