Detroit Grain Inspection Service Document Control: 

95 N. Flynn St. DGIS-GIF-01 

Sandusky, MI 48471 

Version Number: 

01-22 

Grain Inspection Fees Effective Date: 

February 15, 2022 

EFFECTIVE DATE: February 15, 2022. Federal Grain Inspection Service (F.G.I.S.) must approve all fees for 

official services under the authority of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. Official agencies will 

assess only those fees appearing on their current approved fee schedule. 

OFFICE HOURS: Regular hourly rates are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday EXCEPT 

holidays. 

BILLING METHOD: Hourly rates for sampling and weighing will be charged in quarter hour increments, 

per individual, in addition to unit fees. 

Holidays include all holidays as recognized by the U.S. Government. 

Regular Time $16.00 

Overtime $24.00 

Sunday/Holiday $32.00 

DOWNTIME/STANDBY: Downtime and Standby will be assessed at the applicable hourly rate. 

MILEAGE RATE: The IRS Standard Mileage Rate will be assessed for all services performed basis portal to 

portal, rounded down to the lower cents. Any change to the mileage rate is effective when the IRS 

changes their standard mileage rate. Mileage will be prorated when more than one elevator per trip. 

Mileage will be assessed for each vehicle. More than one vehicle may be necessary for an elevator with 

on–site inspection lab. 

ON-SITE LAB STAFFING: Travel time will be assessed at applicable hourly rate and applicable to each 

individual needed. Travel is depart/arrive Sandusky Office, plus miles, travel time and inspection fees. 

On-site lab personnel are available on a “first come, first serve” basis. . If D.G.I.S. does not have 

inspectors available to serve at an on-site lab, a sampler would be provided at the lab and the sample(s) 

inspected as soon as possible. There is a minimum call out charge of four (4) hours per individual at 

applicable hourly rate. 

LODGING: Actual expenses are assessed per person when overnight 

lodging is required. 

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OFFICIAL SERVICES 

OFFICIAL SERVICES includes sampling except where indicated. Current FGIS Supervision Fees will be 

charged in addition to D.G.I.S. services. 

Probed Sample, per railcar ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------$21.50 

Probed Sample, per truck -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------$20.50 

Probe samples will be assessed the applicable hourly rate when service is requested during 

non-business hours or sampling is on standby waiting for completion of loading. 

On-Line Sampling (Mechanical, Pelican, Ellis Cup), per railcar plus applicable hourly rate--------------$19.50 

On-Line Sampling (Mechanical, Pelican, Ellis Cup), per truck plus applicable hourly rate---------------$18.50 

Submitted Sample, per sample for grade----------------------------------------------------------------------------$16.50 

Submitted samples will be assessed the applicable hourly rate when service is requested during 

non-business days. (Monday-Friday, except Holidays) 

Vomitoxin/Aflatoxin per test, after grading-------------------------------------------------------------------------$30.00 

Vomitoxin/Aflatoxin per test without grade or submitted------------------------------------------------------$32.30 

Reinspection, based on file sample-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------$16.00 

Reinspection, based on new sample-----------------------------------------------------------same as original sample 

Additional Factors, per factor (i.e. sprout damage, BCFM breakdown, etc.----------------------------------$5.00 

Additional Statements on certificates, per statement-------------------------------------------------------------$2.50 

Stowage Examinations Only, per unit (Plus applicable hourly rate) --------------------------------------------$3.00 

On-Site Lab Supplies (light bulbs, dust filters, etc.) will be assessed at actual cost. 

Sealing Railcars, 2 seal/car – no charge, Seal All Latches----------------------------------------------------------$1.50 

Postage, UPS, Fed Ex expenses will be assessed at actual cost. 

Phyosanitary Inspection: Actual expenses (APHIS Fees, Certificate Issuance) plus applicable hourly rate. 

Class X weights, per carrier, plus applicable hourly rate-----------------------------------------------------------$3.00 

Check Testing/Equipment Updates: hourly rate plus mileage and travel time ----------------------------$50.00 

(Check testing and/or updating mechanical samplers and lab equipment) 

Service requests not covered by above fees will be performed 

at the applicable hourly rates. 

Official commercial inspection services are available upon request. 

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FGIS Administrative Tonnage Fees. In addition to all other applicable fees, FGIS administrative tonnage 

fees for export grain shipments inspected and/or weighed, excluding land carrier shipments to Canada 

and Mexico, will be assessed at the current per metric ton rate identified in FGIS Directive 9180.74 

Service Fees and Billing Codes, Attachment 1. Invoices will identify assessed administrative tonnage fees 

as separate line items per applicable carrier/unit type. 

FGIS Supervision Fees. In addition to all other applicable fees, FGIS supervision fees for domestic U.S. 

grain shipments inspected and/or weighed, including land carrier shipments to Canada and Mexico, will 

be assessed at the current per metric ton rate identified in FGIS Directive 9180.74 Service Fees and 

Billing Codes, Attachment 2. Invoices will identify assessed supervision fees as separate line items per 

applicable carrier/unit type. 

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Unofficial services 

DGIS Certified Weights, per car-------------------------------------------------------------------$2.00 

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