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Tariff

A schedule, system, or scheme of duties imposed by the government of a country upon goods imported or exported; as, a revenue tariff; a protective tariff; Clay's compromise tariff. (U. S. 1833).

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Custom 76% connected

Frequent repetition of the same act; way of acting common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; usage; method of doing or living.

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Impost 76% connected

That which is imposed or levied; a tax, tribute, or duty; especially, a duty or tax laid by goverment on goods imported into a country.

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Octroi 76% connected

A privilege granted by the sovereign authority, as the exclusive right of trade granted to a guild or society; a concession.

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Tonnage 76% connected

The weight of goods carried in a boat or a ship.

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Tunnage 76% connected

See Tonnage.

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Tax 76% connected

A charge, especially a pecuniary burden which is imposed by authority.

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Duty 92% connected

That which is due; payment.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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