import tax

Duty on goods

An import tax is a fee charged by a government on goods brought into the country from abroad.

Also called a tariff or customs duty, import taxes serve to generate revenue and protect domestic industries from foreign competition: The import tax on steel raised prices for American manufacturers.

Countries may impose or raise import taxes as economic leverage in trade disputes.

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trade barrier vs. trade incentive

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Financial assistance from government

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Levy on outgoing goods

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taxation vs. free trade

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Unrestricted international exchange

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