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
• capitation
• duty
• 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

During the eight years Kreiz spent at the helm of Mattel, the company’s share price has been flat, reflecting challenges from Covid, the global supply chain and tariffs faced by all toymakers. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Either side could then appeal the decision to the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which could also decide whether to pause enforcement of the tariffs while the case proceeds. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

As gas prices climb and tariffs continue, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco reports shoppers aren’t spending as much on nonessentials like recreational gear and restaurants. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

The two countries have long clashed over Canada’s attempts to protect its dairy industry from foreign competition by imposing hefty tariffs once dairy imports have exceeded a quota. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026