Are levied on imports - A tariff is specifically a tax on an import. An import is a product that comes from abroad.
Are taxes applied to foreign goods- (foreign goods and and imports are the same thing).
Protect US-made goods- Tariffs are applied in order to reduce the demand for imports, and promote the substitution of those imports with local products.
Excise tariffs:
Can discourage product use - Excises are usually (not always) added on products that are considered undesirable such as Tobacco, Liquour and gambling.
Can be applied to gambling - As explained in the previous item.
Is added to gas purchases - Excise tariffs are added to gasoline because it pollutes the air.
