46 CFR 541.1 - Purpose.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Jan 15, 2026

View all text of Subpart A [§ 541.1 - § 541.99]

§ 541.1 - Purpose.

This part establishes the minimum information that must be included on or with demurrage and detention invoices. It also establishes procedures that must be adhered to when invoicing for demurrage or detention.

authority: 5 U.S.C. 553; 46 U.S.C. 40101,40102,40307,40501,41101,40901,and; and 46 CFR 515.23

source: 89 FR 14362, Feb. 26, 2024, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 541.1