fixed tariff
[FꞮKST ˈtærɪf]
nounpl: fixed tariffs
tarifa fixa
1. A charge or rate for a service or product that remains constant and does not change over a specified period
The utility company offers a fixed tariff plan that guarantees the same monthly rate for one year.
A empresa de serviços oferece um plano de tarifa fixa que garante a mesma taxa mensal por um ano.
2. In trade and commerce, a customs duty or tax imposed at a set rate on imported or exported goods
The government imposed a fixed tariff of 15% on all imported electronic goods.
O governo impôs uma tarifa fixa de 15% sobre todos os bens eletrônicos importados.
3. A predetermined fee structure for services such as transportation, telecommunications, or utilities
The taxi service operates on a fixed tariff basis, with prices determined by distance traveled.
O serviço de táxi opera em uma base de tarifa fixa, com preços determinados pela distância percorrida.
Fixed tariffs are particularly important in Brazil's utility and transportation sectors, where government regulation often sets standardized rates. In the USA, fixed tariffs are common in utility billing, public transportation, and international trade. The concept carries different weight depending on context—in utilities, it provides consumer protection; in trade, it relates to protectionist or free-trade policies.
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