The US government wants "to protect native industries" by taxing foreign items. It applies custom duty on the imported goods with the aim to protect domestic products.
What is custom duty?
A tariff or tax known as customs duty is imposed on merchandise when it is carried across international boundaries. By regulating the flow of goods, customs duties aim to protect each nation's economy, citizens, jobs, environment, etc.
The materials used to make the items and the place of manufacture both have an impact on the customs tax rate.
Customs is a government organization in charge of tax collection and managing the flow of commodities into and out of a nation, including animals, vehicles, people, and hazardous materials.
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