dutiable

[ doo-tee-uh-buhl, dyoo- ]

adjective

1. subject to customs duty, as imported goods.

dutiable

/ ˈdjuːtɪəbəl /

adjective

1. (of goods) liable to duty

Derived Forms

• ˌdutiaˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• duti·a·bili·ty noun
• non·duti·a·ble adjective
• un·duti·a·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of dutiable¹

First recorded in 1765–75; duty + -able

Example Sentences

His “new economic policy” also included a 10 percent surcharge on all dutiable imports, a 10 percent reduction in foreign assistance expenditures and 90-day wage-and-price controls.

From Washington Post

The Collector refused to give a clearance unless the vessels were discharged of dutiable articles.

From Project Gutenberg

There, as well as in France, spirits and tobacco are dutiable.

From Project Gutenberg

The part of the system most criticised was the very narrow list of dutiable articles.

From Project Gutenberg

He had never declared any dutiable baggage, entering New York alone, and it never occurred to him that he would need to do so now.

From Project Gutenberg

When asked if they had any dutiable articles, they declared that they had brought nothing with them that ought to pay duty.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• payable