Difference between Tariff and Duty

What is the difference between Tariff and Duty?

Tariff as a noun is a system of government-imposed duties levied on imported or exported goods; a list of such duties, or the duties themselves while Duty as a noun is that which one is morally or legally obligated to do.

Tariff

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to levy a duty on (something)

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a system of government-imposed duties levied on imported or exported goods; a list of such duties, or the duties themselves a schedule of rates, fees or prices a sentence determined according to a scale of standard penalties for certain categories of crime

Example sentence: Because of the Korean free trade agreement, South Koreans who want Oregon blueberries are gonna see their prices go down because we will be getting rid of a 45 percent tariff on this Oregon product.

Duty

Part of speech: noun

Definition: That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.A period of time spent at work or doing a particular task.describing a workload as to its idle, working and de-energized periods.A tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff.One's due, something one is owed; a debt or fee.

Example sentence: After every storm the sun will smile; for every problem there is a solution, and the soul's indefeasible duty is to be of good cheer.

We hope you now know whether to use Tariff or Duty in your sentence.

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