quantity-based duty

[/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti beɪst ˈdjuː.ti/]
nounpl: quantity-based duties
imposto baseado em quantidade
1. A tariff or tax levied on imported or exported goods based on the physical quantity (units, weight, volume) rather than monetary value
The government imposed a quantity-based duty of $5 per ton on imported steel to protect domestic producers.
O governo impôs um imposto baseado em quantidade de $5 por tonelada sobre aço importado para proteger produtores domésticos.
2. A specific or absolute duty calculated according to measurable units of goods rather than ad valorem percentages
Quantity-based duties are often easier to administer than ad valorem duties because they don't require product valuation.
Os impostos baseados em quantidade são frequentemente mais fáceis de administrar do que impostos ad valorem porque não requerem avaliação do produto.
This is primarily a technical term used in international trade, customs, and commercial law. In Brazil, it's commonly discussed in the context of Mercosur trade agreements and import/export regulations. In the USA, quantity-based duties are used strategically in trade negotiations, particularly in agricultural and industrial sectors.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
specific dutyunit-based dutyvolumetric tariffper-unit tax
Antonyms / Antônimos
ad valorem dutyvalue-based dutypercentage tariff

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
imposto baseado em quantidade
Standard technical term used in commerce and customs documentation
Portugal
direito aduaneiro específico
Portuguese preference for 'direito aduaneiro específico' (specific customs duty)
São Paulo
taxa por unidade
Common in São Paulo's commercial and port districts

Related Words

tariffimport dutyexport taxcustoms dutytrade barrierprotectionism

Related Idioms & Phrases

quantity-based duties as trade protectionism
impose a quantity-based duty on goods
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