Meaning & use
tariff
A tax imposed by a government on goods imported from or exported to another country.
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The new tariff on steel imports raised prices for domestic manufacturers.
Two countries reached a deal to lower tariffs on agricultural products.
A note on using this word
Used mainly in trade and economics; can also mean a scheduled list of prices or charges, as in a hotel or utility tariff.
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dutylevy
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