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definition of a tarrif
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You probably mean "tariff" (correct spelling).
A tariff is a government-imposed charge on goods as they cross a border (most commonly on imports, sometimes on exports). Its main purposes are to raise government revenue and/or to protect domestic producers by making imported goods more expensive.
Key types
- Ad valorem: a percentage of the good’s value (e.g., 10% of invoice price).
- Specific: a fixed amount per unit (e.g., $2 per kilogram).
- Compound: a combination of ad valorem and specific.
- Seasonal or quota-related: rates that vary by time period or interact with import quotas.
Common effects
- Raises the domestic price of the imported good.
- Reduces the quantity of imports and can protect domestic producers.
- Generates revenue for the government.
- Can create higher consumer prices, efficiency loss (deadweight loss), and provoke trade retaliation.
Other uses
- "Tariff" can also mean a published schedule of prices or rates (for utilities, transport, or services) rather than a trade duty.
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A tariff is a government-imposed charge on goods as they cross a border (most commonly on imports, sometimes on exports). Its main purposes are to raise government revenue and/or to protect domestic producers by making imported goods more expensive.
Key types
- Ad valorem: a percentage of the good’s value (e.g., 10% of invoice price).
- Specific: a fixed amount per unit (e.g., $2 per kilogram).
- Compound: a combination of ad valorem and specific.
- Seasonal or quota-related: rates that vary by time period or interact with import quotas.
Common effects
- Raises the domestic price of the imported good.
- Reduces the quantity of imports and can protect domestic producers.
- Generates revenue for the government.
- Can create higher consumer prices, efficiency loss (deadweight loss), and provoke trade retaliation.
Other uses
- "Tariff" can also mean a published schedule of prices or rates (for utilities, transport, or services) rather than a trade duty.
Want a short example or an explanation of how tariffs affect prices and trade flows?
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