dutiable

Definition

A fancy term for items that trigger customs duties when crossing borders, because apparently governments never met a transaction they didn't want to tax. If you're importing it and the taxman wants a cut, congratulations—it's dutiable. This word exists primarily to make customs forms sound more official than "stuff we're charging you extra for."

Example Usage

The courier informed me that my vintage wine collection was fully dutiable, adding insult to the injury of my credit card statement.

Source: Common customs and trade terminology

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