They are called "duty". There are many, many different ones.
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Cess tax is a type of tax that is earmarked to fund a certain cause with its proceeds. Duty is any tax that is paid on imports.
Yes it can, subject to treaty provisions. See the "related links" section for a news story about a dispute between Florida and Brazil over a Florida tax on imported orange juice. Also, every state that has a sales tax has a corresponding "use tax" on items that are brought into the state on which the sales tax has not been paid. The use tax applies to imports as well as items bought in the United States. US Customs shares information with the states and a few states surprise people who bring in large purchases from overseas with a large use tax bill together with penalties.
they pay for things like helping the government with the economy, exports and imports, fixing roads, helping people in their jobs, funding for places like the police and so on
Inland tax refers to taxes imposed on goods and services that are transported or sold within a country's borders, as opposed to customs duties, which are levied on imports and exports. This type of tax can include sales tax, value-added tax (VAT), and excise duties. Inland taxes are typically used to generate revenue for the government and support public services. They can vary by region or jurisdiction, reflecting local economic conditions and policy decisions.
they are allowed to tax imports
duty tax
A type of tax charged on imports
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