per-unit tariff
[/pər ˈjuːnɪt ˈtærɪf/]
nounpl: per-unit tariffs
tarifa por unidade
1. A fixed tax or duty imposed on each individual unit of a good or product imported or exported, rather than on its total value
The government implemented a per-unit tariff of $5 on imported smartphones.
O governo implementou uma tarifa por unidade de $5 em smartphones importados.
2. In utilities and pricing, a charge levied for each unit of consumption (electricity, water, gas) consumed by a customer
The electricity company charges a per-unit tariff of $0.12 per kilowatt-hour.
A companhia de eletricidade cobra uma tarifa por unidade de $0,12 por quilowatt-hora.
3. A pricing structure used in telecommunications or postal services where the cost depends on the quantity of units sent or received
The postal service uses a per-unit tariff for international mail based on weight.
O serviço postal utiliza uma tarifa por unidade para correspondência internacional baseada no peso.
This term is primarily used in formal economic, trade, and regulatory contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it frequently appears in discussions about import-export policies and utility billing, while in the United States it is commonly referenced in trade agreements and protectionist policies. The concept became more prominent in Brazilian and American discourse during trade disputes and tariff negotiations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
break down the per-unit tariff
impose a per-unit tariff on imports
calculate per-unit tariffs
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