tariff
/ˈtærɪf/Intermediate
What does "tariff" mean?
tax on importsThe government raised the tariff on steel.
The tax charged for imported steel was increased.
How to use "tariff" correctly?
Law
formal
A tax or duty imposed by a government on imported goods.
The new tariff on automobiles will increase prices for consumers.
The import tax on cars will make them more expensive for buyers.
Commonly discussed in international trade and customs regulations.
English Dictionary
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