HomeFAQDuties, Tariffs & CustomsDuties vs Tariffs DefinitionsIs a tariff the same as a tax?

Is a tariff the same as a tax?

A tariff is a type of charge applied to imported goods (customs duty). It’s different from consumption taxes like VAT or sales tax, though a cross-border order may include both duties (tariffs) and taxes.

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