Synonyms of tariff

tariff

noun

as in tax

a payment that must be made to the government in order to import or export certain goods

The Townshend Acts, which imposed a tariff on many goods imported to North America, indirectly led to the American Revolution.

Related Words

• tax
• levy
• imposition
• impost
• excise
• income tax
• duty
• capitation
• property tax
• poll tax
• sales tax
• single tax
• custom(s)
• withholding tax
• hidden tax
• surtax
• tribute
• toll
• value-added tax
• personal tax
• assessment
• direct tax
• supertax
• surcharge
• sin tax
• estate tax
• inheritance tax
• death tax
• flat tax
• proportional tax

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tariff

But relations aren’t exclusively sour — Trump has in the past few days kept EU tariff rates at 10% rather than rising to 15% — and Godard said this could have a bearing on the Paramount-WBD deal’s regulatory path, along with fear over future, worsening tariffs. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026

One impact likely to be felt in the first quarter in the impact from tariffs. —Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026

There are digital records of tariffs paid. —Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026

Facing shaky poll numbers, a recent Supreme Court setback on tariffs and mounting tensions with Iran, Trump is expected to make his case on domestic priorities while foreign policy looms large. —Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026