import cost

[ˈɪmpɔːrt kɔːst]
nounpl: import costs
custo de importação
1. The total expense incurred in bringing goods or products into a country from abroad, including tariffs, shipping, handling, and customs fees
The import cost of raw materials has increased significantly due to new tariff regulations.
O custo de importação de matérias-primas aumentou significativamente devido aos novos regulamentos tarifários.
2. The financial burden associated with purchasing foreign goods, including all related fees and taxes
Companies are seeking ways to reduce import costs to maintain competitive pricing.
As empresas estão buscando maneiras de reduzir os custos de importação para manter preços competitivos.
In Brazil, import costs are a significant consideration for businesses due to currency fluctuations and tariff policies. The term is widely used in commercial and governmental contexts, particularly when discussing trade agreements and economic policy. In the USA, import costs are central to discussions about trade deficits and competitiveness in global markets.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
importation costcost of importsimport tariffimport dutylanded cost
Antonyms / Antônimos
export revenuedomestic cost

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
custo de importação
Standard term used in business and commerce contexts
São Paulo
custo de importação / despesa de importação
More formal usage in major commercial hub
Portugal
custo de importação
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard European usage
USA Business
import cost
Commonly used in international trade and supply chain management

Related Words

tariffcustoms dutyfreight costtrade deficitsupply chain costlogistics expense

Related Idioms & Phrases

bear the import cost
absorb import costs
pass on import costs
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