関税 (かんぜい, kanzei) Japanese meaning: customs duty | KotomoraHigh tariffs are imposed on imported goods.
Tariff reduction became the focus of the negotiations.
Usage patterns
〈物〉に関税をかけるto impose a tariff on〈goods〉
The government imposed a tariff on imported cars.
関税を撤廃するto abolish tariffs
The two countries agreed to abolish tariffs.
関税を引き上げるto raise tariffs
The U.S. raised tariffs on Chinese products.
関税がかかるa tariff is imposed / applies
A high tariff is imposed on this product.
関税を支払うto pay customs duty
Importers must pay customs duty.