a customs duty based on weight, quantity, or other physical characteristics of imported goods. The term is used in contradistinction to ad valorem duty
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FI: paljoustulli [T30134]
FR: droit specifique [T30134]
DE: Sondertoll [T30134]
The variable component until 30 June 1995 and the specific duty as from 1 July 1995 laid down for chemically pure fructose, originating in a third country not bound by a trade preference agreement with the Community shall be suspended within the limits of a tariff quota bearing Order No 09.0091.
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