Simple Definition of tariff

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tariff

noun

plural tariffs
1
: a tax on goods coming into or leaving a country
2
chiefly British : a list of prices charged by a hotel or restaurant for meals, rooms, etc., or by a public company for gas, electricity, etc.

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“Tariff.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/tariff. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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