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tariff that is based on the market value of the imported good

A special offsetting importing tax

The official tariff admisitration body of the US Customs officials make an estimate of duties for deposit which requires determinations of 1) classification, 2) valuation, and 3) country of origin.

A complete ban on all trade (imports and exports), and is the most restrictive non-tariff barrier.

A combination of specific ad valoreum tariff; also called a compound tariff

A protectionist restriction on trade that limits the number of good simported into a country

A flat rate on the quantity or per unit.

A government financial assistance to national companies and small businesses. It helps to keep prices low and to create a stable environment for small companies that would otherwise go bankrupt in the free market.

A tax that is collected upon the importation of a product or goods.

A quota that a nation imposes on its own exports.

The difference in monetary value between exports and imports of an economy. It is usually measured over a specific period of time.

Reduction of currency value in respect to other currencies.

A conglomerate of countries that are in the process of developing their industrial base and technological sector as a means to foster economic growth and stimulate market attractiveness. Developing regions typically expand market practices internationally so as to partake in international trade.

An investment made by a country or a company in a foreign country.

The measurement of a country's economic national income and capital output.

Extreme inflation in which prices increase dramatically as currency value declines. It is often characterized as "out of control" inflation that is difficult to remedy and that reeks havoc on local and regional economies.

A firm that conducts business in at least two countries.

The act of matching the value of one currency to another.

An economic policy imposed on foreign products by national governments looking to protect national companies. Protectionist policies use mothods such as high tariffs, restrictive quotas, and government bureaucracy as a means to discourage imports.

Governmentally imposed taxes on imported goods; the tax is issued upon importation

Treaty signed in Tordesilla/Valladolid Spain, divided land discovered by the Spanish and Portuguese in the Americas (Brazil, rest of South America)

A philosophical and religious system that advocates a simple life, honesty and noninterference with the course of natural events.

A concept of business relationships that emphasizes cooperation, mutual support and the frequent exchange of favors.

A corporation with operations in more than one country.

An economic policy enacted by the Chinese government combining central planning with market-oriented reforms to increase productivity, living standards and technological quality without exacerbating inflation, unemployment and budget deficits, with the goal of moving from a centrally planned economy to a market-based economy.

A military assault by the Chinese government on pro-democracy demonstrators in and around Tiananmen Square in Beijing in July 1989. This assault led to the death of hundreds of demonstrators and the injury of several thousands of others. It is a controversial event in recent Chinese history.

Created in 1994 by 121 nations at the Uruguay Round of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). The WTO is responsible for implementation and administration of the trade agreement.

do what the laws say

adopt the local norms

adopt your own norms

do what others do

judge actions by its consequences

respect people

basic rights must be respected

a fair and equitable distribution. Inequality is justified if it is of greatest benefit to the least-advantaged person