Duty (tax)

In, a is a target-specific form of  levied by a  or other political entity. It is often associated with, in which context they are also known as  or. The term is often used to describe a tax on certain items purchased abroad.

A duty is levied on specific, , , etc. rather than being a direct imposition on individuals or corporations such or. Examples include, duty, , , and.

Customs duty
A customs duty or due is the levied on the import or export of goods in international trade. In a duty is also a kind of. A duty levied on goods being imported is referred to as an 'import duty', and one levied on exports an 'export duty'.

Estate duty
An estate duty (in the U.S. ) is a tax levied on the of a deceased person in many  or on the  of a person. The tax is sometimes referred to, formally or informally, as a death duty.

Gift duty
A on value given from one taxable entity to another.

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