De handelsheffing
Example: De handelsheffing verhoogt de kosten voor importeurs aanzienlijk.
Definition
"De handelsheffing" refers to a trade levy or tariff imposed on imported or exported goods, often used by governments to regulate trade or protect domestic industries. It increases the cost for importers or exporters, influencing market prices and trade balances.
Etymology
The term "de handelsheffing" comes from Dutch, combining "handel" meaning trade or commerce, and "heffing" meaning levy or charge. Did you know? The word "heffing" originally comes from the verb "heffen," which means to lift or raise, reflecting the idea of raising charges or taxes.
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"De handelsheffing" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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the trade tariff