Question

A rule that every imported wrist watch must be opened by one of only three government inspectors available at any given time, inspected with a magnifying glass, individually tested for excessive barium sulfate levels, and cataloged in a government database with a unique inspection number might be referred to as ________________

Answer 1

Answer:

non-tariff barrier

Explanation:

Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that this can be referred to as a non-tariff barrier. this term refers to a trade restriction which is not a tariff and is instead anything else such as quotas, embargoes, sanctions, or in this case unnecessary inspections. Since the inspectors are forced to inspect every single watch as thoroughly as possible wasting time and money for the person shipping the product.