tariff

(noun)

A system of government-imposed duties levied on imported or exported goods; a list of such duties, or the duties themselves.

Related Terms

  • trading bloc
  • expropriation
  • jurisdiction
  • trade bloc
  • marketing mix
  • Euro Zone
  • GDP

Examples of tariff in the following topics:

  • Political Environment

    • No tariffs exist on goods sold between NAFTA member nations.
    • However, a uniform tariff is assessed on products from unaffiliated countries.
    • The most common form of restriction of trade is the tariff, a tax placed on imported goods.
    • Customs unions maintain common tariffs and rates for non-member countries.
    • Protective tariffs are established in order to protect domestic manufacturers against competitors by raising the prices of imported goods.
  • Political and Regulatory Environment

    • Political stability, trade blocs, tariffs, and expropriation are risks that should be evaluated prior to marketing in foreign countries.
    • Customs unions maintain common tariffs and rates for non-member countries.
    • The most common form of restriction of trade is the tariff, which is a tax placed on imported goods.
    • Protective tariffs are established in order to protect domestic manufacturers against competitors by raising the prices of imported goods.
    • Not surprisingly, US companies with a strong business tradition in a foreign country may support tariffs to discourage entry by other US competitors.
  • The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

    • Since small businesses can no longer be protected by tariffs, many small business owners in Mexico cannot compete with the prices of subsidized products from the US.
    • The implementation of NAFTA immediately eliminated tariffs on more than one-half of Mexico's exports to the US and more than one-third of US. exports to Mexico.
    • Within 10 years of implementation, all US-Mexico tariffs would be eliminated except for some US agricultural exports that were to be phased out within 15 years.
    • NAFTA also seeks to eliminate non-tariff trade barriers and to protect the intellectual property right of the products.
    • The agreement opened the door for free trade, ending tariffs on various goods and services, and implementing equality between Canada, the US and Mexico.
  • The Common Market of the Southern Cone (MERCOSUR)

    • Among other things, this includes the elimination of customs rights and lifting of non-tariff restrictions on the transit of goods or any other measures with similar effects.
    • Mercosur seeks to fix a common external tariff (CET), adopt a common trade policy with regard to nonmember states or groups of states, and coordinate positions in regional and international commercial and economic meetings.
  • Trade and Globalization

    • Although there are usually few trade restrictions within countries, international trade is usually regulated by governmental quotas and restrictions, and often taxed by tariffs.
    • Tariffs are usually on imports, but sometimes countries may impose export tariffs or subsidies.
  • The World Trade Organization (WTO)

    • The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was established after World War II in the wake of other new multilateral institutions dedicated to international economic cooperation Well before GATT's 40th anniversary, its members concluded that the GATT system was straining to adapt to a new globalizing world economy.
    • General Agreement on Trade in Services was established in 1995 to extend the multilateral trading system to service sector, in the same way as the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) provided such a system for merchandise trade.
  • Changes in Pricing

    • However, global marketers must be prepared to deal with not only cultural expectations of pricing, but also external variables including trade tariffs, political and economic fluctuations, and the administrative or legal criteria of specific jurisdictions.
  • The European Union (EU)

    • The single market involves the free circulation of goods, capital, people, and services within the EU, and the customs union involves the application of a common external tariff on all goods entering the market.
  • The Global Economy

    • For example, cost of product development (produced locally or imported), cost of ingredients, cost of delivery (transportation, tariffs, etc.), and other variables will determine product pricing.
  • Applicable Legislation

    • Tariffs and import quotas imposed by the government affect certain industries (e.g.automobile).
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