Tariffs

A tariff is a tax on the import or export of goods between countries.

Tariffs are a form of foreign trade regulation and a policy that taxes foreign products in order to promote or protect domestic industry.

Tariffs can vary significantly from product to product, and it is important to know the exact product code to be able to determine the customs duties that apply. Read more about Product classification and Binding Tariff Information

They are also specific to each trade relation between the country of export and the country of import. When a trade agreement is in place between those countries, tariffs are sometimes lower or eliminated. Read more about EU trade agreements and trade arrangements.

Along with import and export quotas, tariffs are among the most widely used instruments to protect national production from unfair competition.

Read more about the different types of tariff measures in this section:

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  1. When the tariff refers to weight, is it gross weight or net weight?
  2. How can I find the import duty that applies to my product?
  3. If I want to sell my product in several EU countries, are there import duties to pay each time my product enters a different country?
  4. Can I get a list of products charged at 0% import duty?
  5. Are excise duties applied at EU or at national level?
  6. How is VAT charged in the EU?
  7. How can I get approval to export fish to the EU?
  8. Does food exported to the EU have to come from an EU-authorised establishment?
  9. Do I have to pay to use My Trade Assistant for Services and Investment?
  10. In which languages in My Trade Assistant for Services and Investment available?