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net ton

American  
[net tuhn] / ˈnɛt ˈtʌn /

noun

  1. Also called net register tonNautical. one gross ton registered as taxable.

  2. ton11


net ton British  

noun

  1. the full name for ton 1

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The policy had imposed $50 per net ton of cargo capacity on ships owned or operated by Chinese companies for each U.S. port rotation — rising to $140 per ton in 2028.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 6, 2025

Chinese-made ships will pay $18 per net ton -- or $120 per container -- with an increase of $5 per year for the following three years.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

Vessels owned or operated by Chinese citizens, but not manufactured in China, will be charged $50 per net ton, with an annual increase of an additional $30 for the next three years.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

The rate will rise to 640 yuan per net ton from April 17, 2026, 880 yuan from April 17, 2027, and 1,120 yuan from April 17, 2028, according to the ministry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

If a contract were drawn up for three or more cars per week, they would give the coal for $1.12½ per net ton.

From Business English A Practice Book by Buhlig, Rose