high duty

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A high rate of tax.

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  • The government imposed a high duty on imported luxury cars.
  • Consumers are complaining about the high duty that makes wine so expensive.
  • A high duty on raw materials could harm local manufacturing.
  • Why is there such a high duty on tobacco products?
  • If the high duty is reduced, sales of imported electronics might increase.
  • The high duty on spirits is much greater than that on beer.
  • The country's protectionist policies resulted in a high duty on many foreign goods.
  • Historically, high duty was used to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.
  • The new administration is expected to introduce a high duty on carbon emissions.
  • Facing a high duty makes it difficult for small businesses to import goods profitably.