関税
Meanings
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customs duty; tariff
Refers to taxes imposed on imported or exported goods. Used in economic, legal, and everyday contexts.
High 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.