De invoerheffing
Example: De invoerheffing verhoogt de kosten van geïmporteerde producten.
Definition
"De invoerheffing" is a tax imposed on goods brought into a country, which increases the cost of imported products. It is used by governments to regulate trade, protect domestic industries, and generate revenue from foreign goods entering the market.
Etymology
The term "de invoerheffing" comes from Dutch, where "invoer" means import and "heffing" means levy or tax. Together, they describe a charge placed on imported goods. Did you know? The word "heffing" is related to the English word "heft," originally meaning to lift or raise, which is fitting since a tax raises costs.
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"De invoerheffing" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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