Producttarief

Producttarief, often translated as “product tariff” in English, is the duty or rate applied to a specific category of goods in the context of customs, and it can also appear as a component in a company’s tariff schedule. In international trade, producttarief is set by a country’s customs authority and is typically organized using the Harmonized System (HS) codes that classify goods. Tariffs can be ad valorem (a percentage of the customs value), specific (a fixed amount per unit), or a combination of both. Rates vary by product, country of origin, and trade agreements; some goods may carry preferential rates or exemptions, while others face the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate or no tariff at all. The tariff base is usually the CIF value (cost, insurance, and freight) for imports, and the calculation may include additional duties such as anti-dumping or safeguard measures.

Tariffs influence domestic prices, government revenue, and trade flows, and are a common instrument in trade policy and economic protection. They are distinct from taxes like value-added tax (VAT) or sales tax, which are consumption taxes applied at later stages. Tariff schedules are published by customs authorities and are updated periodically. Businesses use producttariffs to price goods for import, plan supply chains, and ensure compliance with origin rules to determine eligibility for preferential rates. Understanding a producttarief requires reference to the specific HS code, country of origin, and current trade agreements involved.