unit-based duty
[/ˈjuːnɪt beɪst ˈdjuːti/]
nounpl: unit-based duties
direito/imposto baseado em unidade
1. A tax or tariff imposed on goods calculated per unit of product rather than as a percentage of value or weight
The government implemented a unit-based duty of $2 per liter on imported gasoline.
O governo implementou um imposto baseado em unidade de $2 por litro sobre gasolina importada.
2. A form of customs duty where the charge is fixed per individual item, measurement, or quantity unit
Unit-based duties are often applied to agricultural products sold by the piece or liter.
Os direitos baseados em unidade são frequentemente aplicados a produtos agrícolas vendidos por unidade ou litro.
Unit-based duties are commonly used in trade regulation for commodities and agricultural products. This terminology is prevalent in commercial law and international trade discussions in both Brazil and Portugal, particularly in the context of MERCOSUR and EU trade policies. In the USA, such duties are typically called 'specific duties' and are less common than ad valorem duties.
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