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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fixed rateuniform ratestandard rateflat rate
Antonyms / Antônimos
variable tarifftiered tariffprogressive tariffsliding scale

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarifa fixa
Most common term used in telecommunications and utilities
São Paulo
tarifa uniforme
Alternative term used in business and commercial contexts
Portugal
tarifa fixa
Same terminology used in European Portuguese
USA/General English
flat tariff
Standard term in economic and trade policy discussions

Related Words

tariffratedutypricing modelbilling structurecustoms tax

Related Idioms & Phrases

all-inclusive pricing
one-size-fits-all approach
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