tariff schedule
[/ˈtærɪf ˈskɛdʒuːl/]
nounpl: tariff schedules
tabela de tarifas
1. An official list or document that specifies the rates of duty or taxes imposed on imported and exported goods
The new tariff schedule increased duties on steel products by 25%.
A nova tabela de tarifas aumentou os direitos sobre produtos de aço em 25%.
2. A systematic classification and listing of commodities with their corresponding tariff rates used for customs purposes
According to the tariff schedule, electronics are subject to a 10% import tax.
De acordo com a tabela de tarifas, eletrônicos estão sujeitos a um imposto de importação de 10%.
3. A government document used to determine the appropriate customs duties for trade transactions
Importers must consult the tariff schedule to calculate their customs obligations.
Os importadores devem consultar a tabela de tarifas para calcular suas obrigações aduaneiras.
Tariff schedules are critical documents in international trade and are particularly important in Brazil, which maintains complex import/export regulations. They are used by customs agents (Receita Federal in Brazil) and import/export professionals. The term is more formal and technical than colloquial, appearing regularly in trade negotiations, customs documentation, and business discussions. In the context of US-Brazil trade relations, understanding tariff schedules is essential for businesses engaging in cross-border commerce.
Related Idioms & Phrases
check the tariff schedule
according to the tariff schedule
update the tariff schedule
comply with the tariff schedule
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