unit tariff
[/ˈjuːnɪt ˈtærɪf/]
nounpl: unit tariffs
tarifa unitária
1. A fixed charge or rate applied per unit of a commodity, service, or utility consumed, such as per kilowatt-hour of electricity or per cubic meter of water
The electric company increased the unit tariff for residential customers by 8% this quarter.
A companhia de eletricidade aumentou a tarifa unitária para clientes residenciais em 8% neste trimestre.
2. In international trade, a customs duty or tax assessed on individual units of imported or exported goods rather than on ad valorem basis
The government imposed a unit tariff of $5 per kilogram on imported steel.
O governo impôs uma tarifa unitária de $5 por quilograma no aço importado.
3. A pricing structure in utilities and public services where customers pay a specific amount per unit of consumption
Water consumption is charged according to a unit tariff system measured in liters.
O consumo de água é cobrado de acordo com um sistema de tarifa unitária medido em litros.
In Brazil, unit tariffs are commonly referenced in discussions about utility costs (electricity, water, gas), which are significant household expenses. The term is also important in customs and international trade discussions. The concept reflects how utilities are regulated and priced in both Brazil and the USA, though the actual rates and structures differ significantly between the two countries.
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