dutiable

adjective

du·​ti·​able ˈdü-tē-ə-bəl How to pronounce dutiable (audio)
 also  ˈdyü-
: subject to a duty

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During this period, tariffs on dutiable goods often averaged 40% to 50%, especially in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Erik Guzik / The Conversation, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024 The actual weighted average U.S. tariff on dutiable goods from prior to NAFTA was 2.9 percent. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Sep. 2019 Since artwork isn’t dutiable, there’s nothing to gain from avoiding customs. Atossa Araxia Abrahamian, Longreads, 29 May 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dutiable was in 1770

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“Dutiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dutiable. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

dutiable

adjective
du·​ti·​able ˈd(y)üt-ē-ə-bəl How to pronounce dutiable (audio)
: subject to a tax

Legal Definition

dutiable

noun
du·​ti·​able
ˈdü-tē-ə-bəl, ˈdyü-
: subject to a duty
purchased dutiable items while overseas

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