How to Say "customs duty" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “customs duty” is “tarifa” — B2 level.
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nounB2formal
official tax paid at the border
Examples
El gobierno ha impuesto una nueva tarifa a las importaciones de acero.
The government has imposed a new tariff on steel imports.
Las tarifas aduaneras pueden encarecer los productos extranjeros.
Customs tariffs can make foreign products more expensive.
Estamos negociando una reducción de las tarifas comerciales.
We are negotiating a reduction in trade tariffs.
Formal Contexts
In professional trade discussions, 'arancel' is often preferred over 'tarifa', though both are correct.
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