tonnage duty

• Taxe ou droit perçu sur les navires en fonction de leur capacité de chargement, généralement mesurée en tonneaux, souvent exigé dans les ports ou havres.

A tax or fee imposed on ships based on their cargo capacity, typically measured in tons, often levied at ports or harbors.

1. Tax on ship cargo capacityC1formal

   A tax or duty imposed on a ship based on its cargo capacity, typically measured in tons.

   droit de tonnage

   • The port authority collects tonnage duty on all incoming cargo vessels.
   • Tonnage duty rates vary depending on the size of the ship.
   • The shipping company paid a significant amount in tonnage duty this quarter.