1. The opportunity cost of unproductive assets; the expense incurred by ownership
   "The carrying charge of unsold inventory was a drain on the company's finances";
   - carrying cost
    
2. Charge made for carrying an account or for merchandise sold on an instalment plan
   "The furniture store added a carrying charge for customers who chose the monthly payment option"

Derived forms: carrying charges

Type of: charge, opportunity cost

Encyclopedia: Carrying charge