MIDSOUTH GRAIN INSPECTION SERVICE

Joseph Cupples 1390 Channel Avenue Phone: (901) 942-3216

General Manager Memphis, Tennessee 38113 Fax: (901) 774-9651

SCHEDULE OF FEES- UNITED STATES GRAIN STANDARDS ACT SERVICES

EFFECTIVE DATE: April. 1, 2023. This fee schedule supersedes all other fee schedules by this 

office. Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) must approve all fees for official service and OA’s 

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

REGULAR HOURS: 7:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Monday through Friday, except holidays. All requests 

for service will be honored on a first call-first service basis.

REGULAR, STANDBY, AND TRAVEL TIME SAMPLERS RATE: $27.50 per hour in half-hour 

increments. All services during regular hours must be cancelled a minimum of 3 hours prior to 

start, otherwise the minimum 4 hour charge will apply. Travel time included.

ON-CALL: There will be a 4 hour minimum charge, at applicable hourly rate, to hold employees

for service during non-regular hours.

ONLINE INSPECTOR RATE: Regular time rate $37.50 per hour in half -hour increments. 

Overtime rate $47.50 per hour in half-hour increments. Travel time included. 

OVERTIME AND HOLIDAY HOURLY RATE: $40.00 per hour for Saturday, Sunday, Holidays, and 

other than regular weekly work hours. Holidays include New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Good 

Friday, Memorial Day, July Fourth, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. There will 

be a four hour minimum for call in.

MILEAGE: The IRS standard mileage rate will be assessed for all services performed outside a 7-

mile radius of, 1390 Channel Avenue, Memphis,TN. Rate changes effective concurrent with IRS 

change to IRS rate. Mileage will be prorated where possible.

BILLING- Statements will be issued at month end. Payments are due within 10 days of receipt. 

If payment is not received by the end of the following month, service may be withheld until the 

delinquent account is paid and/or cash deposit is made guaranteeing payment for future 

services.

PER DIEM FEES: Actual motel cost plus $50 expenses when required to stay 

overnight. 

OFFICIAL SERVICE CHARGES: 

Midsouth reserves the right to determine the number of samplers 

and/or inspectors needed to properly service the customer. Adequate 

lighting must be provided when onsite sampling is requested before 

sunrise or after sunset. 
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OFFICIAL SAMPLE LOT INSPECTION (WHITE CERTIFICATE) FEE 

Railcar, plus sampler hourly fee .......................................................................................... $20.00 

Barge, per 1,000 bu. Or fraction, plus sampler hourly fee, per barge ................................... $4.50 

Truck, Trailer, or Containers, plus sampler hourly rate ....................................................... $15.50 

Bagged grain, per, 1,000 bu., plus sampler hourly rate......................................................... $7.00

Sample only rates will be charged if request is cancelled after sampling begins.

Submitted sample inspection (Pink Certificate), per sample............................................... $15.50 

Re-inspection, based on file sample.................................................................................... $18.00 

Re-inspection, based on new sample is same as full grade fee per carrier 

Factor only analysis, official sample same as unit carrier fee 

Factor only analysis, submitted sample, per factor, other than damage 

(not to exceed full grade fee)................................................................................................ $4.00 

Extra factor determination when requested......................................................................... $5.00

Insect-damaged kernels 100-gram basis as required or requested....................................... $5.00

Aflatoxin Analysis (QUANTITATIVE), per sample ................................................................. $40.00 

Mycotoxin Analysis (QUANTITATIVE), other than Aflatoxin................................................ $40.00 

Protein or Protein Oil analysis, per sample (NIRT Method)................................................. $12.50 

Chemical Test (Bleaching), per sample.................................................................................. $1.50

Composite Sample Preparation for Mycotoxin analysis........................................................ $5.00

Furnish composite sample on, per request (plus mailing or freight cost) ........................... $10.00

Witness Fumigation, per Carrier ........................................................................................... $2.00

APHIS analysis, per Carrier (FGIS 921-2) (minimum 5) .......................................................... $1.00

Certificate Corrected............................................................................................................. $2.50

Each additional approved statement requested on certificate ............................................. $3.00

 In addition to the grade requirement.

Administrative Fees: Applicable hourly rate

 Document search or data entry will be charged an additional hourly rate in 1⁄2 hour increments.

 (Does not include certificate entry.)

Plastic Seals........................................................................................................................... $0.50

Cable Seals............................................................................................................................ $2.50

-It will be the responsibility of the applicant to notify MGIS when cable seals are needed. 

MGIS is not responsible for the seal after the railcar or container leaves the 

applicants property. It is the applicant’s responsibility to confirm all seals 

have been applied by MGIS to their satisfaction.

Customer Equipment Checktesting: Applicable hourly rate, per 

employee required to perform service. 

All on-site labs will be built, maintained and equipped by the applicant.
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Sampler only, plus sampler hourly fee: 

Barge................................................................................................................................. $175.00

Railcar ................................................................................................................................. $14.50

Truck, Trailer, and Container................................................................................................. $8.50

Bagged Grain (1,000 bu.)....................................................................................................... $4.00

STOWAGE EXAMINATION 

Barge, per certificate........................................................................................................... $50.00 

Railcars, Trucks, and Containers............................................................................................ $7.50

Sample handling charges, (freight or postage), actual cost. 

Official Commercial Inspection Services are available on request. 

All official service requests not covered by above fees will be performed at the applicable 

hourly rate.

OFFICIAL WEIGHING CHARGES

Railcars (minimum fee-three cars)(1).................................................................................... $5.00 

Barge (per 1,000 bu.) ............................................................................................................ $1.75 

Truck, Trailer, and Container................................................................................................. $2.00 

Bagged/Sacked Grain (per 1,000 bu.) .................................................................................... $3.00

1). In addition to the weighing fee, there will be a mileage charge for supervision at plants 

located outside a 5-mile radius of the weighing department, 1390 Channel Avenue, Memphis, 

Tn. 

Weather Policy: MGIS will adhere to the following inclement weather policy: Sampling and 

stowage examination requests may be delayed, curtailed or dismissed if agency manager 

determines weather conditions are creating safety hazards for agency personnel.

FGIS Supervision User Fees: 

*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. Statements will identify assessed 

supervision fees as separate line items per applicable carrier/unit type. 
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*FGIS Administrative Tonnage Fees. In addition to all other applicable fees, FGIS administrative 

tonnage 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. Statements will identify 

assessed administrative tonnage fees as separate line items per applicable carrier/unit type. 
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UNOFFICIAL SERVICES NOT PROVIDED UNDER THE USGSA

Analysis of Not Standardized Grain (based on submitted sample) for factors not covered 

under the USGSA................................................................................................................... $8.00

UNOFFICIAL WEIGHING CHARGES

Railcars (minimum fee-three)(1)........................................................................................... $5.00 

Barge (per 1,000 bu.) ............................................................................................................ $1.75 

Truck, Trailer, or Container ................................................................................................... $2.00 

Bagged/Sacked Grain (per 1,000 bushels)............................................................................. $3.00

(1) In addition to the weighing fee, there will be a mileage charge for supervision at plants 

located outside a 7-mile radius of the weighing department, 1390 Channel Avenue, Memphis, 

Tn. 

SAMPLING/VISUAL INSPECTION OF LOTS, Not Standardized Grain plus sampler hourly rate: 

Barge................................................................................................................................. $145.00 

Hopper, Boxcar, or Container ............................................................................................. $25.00 

Truck or Trailer.................................................................................................................... $12.00 

Bagged/Sacked Grain (per 1,000 bu)..................................................................................... $4.00

Other unofficial service: The applicable hourly and mileage rates will apply, plus actual cost for 

any other expenses.

GRAIN GRADING SCHOOL FEES: $150.00 per session (Maximum 4 hours). Mileage charges and 

applicable inspector hourly fees (including travel time) will be assessed per inspector required 

to perform the training.