Tariffs
Tariff Surcharge
Also known as: Import surcharge, Additional duty
An additional rate applied on top of the ordinary import tariff under special circumstances, such as trade protection measures or emergencies.
Also known as: Import surcharge, Additional duty
An additional rate applied on top of the ordinary import tariff under special circumstances, such as trade protection measures or emergencies.
A tariff surcharge is an additional rate applied on top of the base import tariff under special circumstances. It may be imposed as a trade retaliation measure, in response to unfair trade practices, or as a temporary emergency measure to protect the national economy.
Countervailing Duty
An additional duty levied on imported goods that are subject to dumping or foreign government subsidies, designed to protect domestic industry from unfair trade practices.
TariffsSafeguard Measure
A temporary trade protection measure that allows a country to restrict imports of a product when a sudden increase causes serious injury to domestic industry.
TariffsAntidumping Measure
An additional duty imposed on imports sold below their normal value in the home market to counteract the unfair trade practice of dumping.
TariffsTariff Rate
The percentage or specific amount applied to the customs value of imported goods to calculate the general import tax.