HomeFAQDuties, Tariffs & CustomsDuties vs Tariffs DefinitionsAre import duties the same as tariffs?

Are import duties the same as tariffs?

They’re closely related. A “tariff” is the schedule/rate set by a country for importing goods. “Import duties” are the actual charges applied based on that tariff rate, the product classification (HS code), and the declared value.

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