Effective October 1, 2011, the MPF for formal entries is an ad valorem fee of 0.3464 percent. The fee is based on the value of the merchandise being imported, not including duty, freight, and insurance charges. The maximum amount of the fee shall not exceed $485 and shall not be less than $25.
1 According to LandscapingIdeasOnline, the average lawn service fees are $120 to $150 per month. 2  Some services may charge by the acre in general. 3  On average, this price can vary from $5 to $35 per 1/4 acre.
1 With a year-round gardening or landscaping service, there may be additional seasonal charges for extra tasks required in spring and fall, typically about $200-$500 for a half acre with some trees -- although costs will vary depending on local rates, the size of the property and the type of landscaping. Lawn aeration -- removing plugs of soil to loosen compacted ground and creating holes that allow water, air and nutrients to reach the root of the lawn grass -- by a landscaping company typically costs about $35-$65 for a small lawn, or $75-$125 or more depending on the size of the lawn, slope and ease of access.