From Longman Business Dictionaryimport surchargeˈimport ˌsurchargeTAXECONOMICS a tax on goods coming into a country from abroad, often used by governments as a way of reducing imports and protecting local industriesSYNIMPORT DUTY, IMPORT LEVY, IMPORT TARIFFThe budget might impose import surcharges on cars and consumer goods. → surcharge
