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Import Duty
An import duty, or customs duty, is a tax on imported goods, collected at the border. It raises revenue and protects domestic producers by making foreign goods more expensive.
Why It Matters
Import duty is one reason gold, cars and electronics cost more in India than abroad.
In India
India cut its import duty on gold in the 2024-25 Budget to curb smuggling, then saw gold imports surge.
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