flat tariff
[/flæt ˈtærɪf/]
nounpl: flat tariffs
tarifa fixa
1. A fixed rate or fee that applies uniformly to all customers or goods without variation based on quantity, usage, or other factors
The telecommunications company offers a flat tariff of $50 per month for unlimited calls.
A empresa de telecomunicações oferece uma tarifa fixa de R$ 250 por mês para chamadas ilimitadas.
2. In taxation and trade, a uniform duty or tax rate applied equally to all imports or services
The government implemented a flat tariff on all imported goods to simplify customs procedures.
O governo implementou uma tarifa fixa em todas as mercadorias importadas para simplificar os procedimentos alfandegários.
In Brazil, flat tariffs are common in utility services (electricity, water, internet) and represent a consumer-friendly approach to predictable monthly costs. In the USA, flat tariffs are often debated in trade policy as a potential simplification of complex tariff systems, though they can be controversial in progressive taxation contexts.
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