ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

TRADE EXCHANGE AND INTERDEPENDENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Example:In 2010, China announced that it would impose an import tax on American poultry of up 105.4 percent.
A
Quota
B
Tariff
C
Embargo
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Examples for very high tariffs in China are cars and other luxury products. It is generally distinguished between three main tax/tariff categories: a value-added tax (VAT), a consumption tax and general custom duties. High taxes on imports are the most obvious way to restrict the influx of goods.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tax on imports is an example of Trade Barrier.

Detailed explanation-3: -An example of a tariff would be a tax on a good imported from another country.

Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of tariff barriers include Export duties, Specific duties, Import duties, Ad-valorem duties, Transit duties, Compound duties, Revenue tariffs, Protective tariffs, Counter-vailing and Antidumping duties, Single-column tariff, Double-column tariff.

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