Translation guide
A tariff is a tax on imported or exported goods. In Japanese, the most common word is 関税 (かんぜい), but there are also words for the rate, schedule, and specific types of charges.
The general concept of a tax on goods crossing a border.
The standard word for 'tariff' or 'customs duty'. Used in economic, political, and everyday contexts.
The government imposed a tariff on imported cars.
Specifically 'tariff rate'. Used when talking about the percentage or amount of the tax.
A 'tariff schedule' or 'tariff table', listing rates for different goods. Technical term.
A schedule of rates or fees, such as for services like hotels or transportation. This meaning is less common in Japanese and often uses different words.
A 'price list' or 'rate schedule' for services. Not specifically a tax, but used for things like hotel rates or utility fees.
While 関税 is a type of tax, the general word for tax is 税金 (ぜいきん). Use 関税 only for customs duties on imports/exports.
Consumption tax is different from a tariff.
When tariffs are high, the prices of imported goods rise.
A reduction in tariff rates was negotiated.
Please check the applicable item in the tariff schedule.
I checked the hotel's tariff on the website.
A 'fare table' for transportation. Used for trains, buses, etc.
A fare tariff is posted at the station.
In some contexts, 'tariff' simply means a list of prices. 料金 means 'fee/charge', and 価格表 means 'price list'. Choose based on context.
This restaurant's tariff is reasonable.