Tariff
/ˈtær.ɪf/noun
A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.
Did you know?The word 'tariff' stems from Arabic roots, originally linked to a system used for trade and commerce that involved intricate calculations and hidden costs.
Etymological Timeline
Arabic
Arabic
تعريفة (taʕrīfa)
“Meaning 'to define' or 'to make clear', connected to pricing and commerce.”
15th Century
Italian
tariffa
“Referring to a list of fees or charges, primarily for trade.”
16th Century
Spanish
tarifa
“A schedule of prices or charges, established for trade.”
17th Century
English
tariff
“Adoption of the term in English referring to taxes on imports and exports.”
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