Which of These Would Be Considered a Non-Tariff Barrier

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of these would be considered a non-tariff barrier?

• A) A marking duty assessed to cover costs of marking imported goods with the country of origin.
• B) The EU ban on hormone-treated beef from the United States.
• C) A 30% tax on Japanese steel entering the United States.
• D) The US government collects 51 cents for every imported wristwatch.

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