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Glossary

Import Duty

Import Duty is a tax applied to all the imports and some exports by customs authorities. Common examples of import duties include trade tariffs and excise duties.

Import duties serve two primary purposes:

  • Generating revenue for local governments

  • Raising the final price of imported goods

This higher price encourages consumers to choose domestic products, which aren’t subject to these taxes.

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