I (Meaning and importance of Exports) Unit Structure

10. Brings about rapid industrialization 
Most of all, international marketing brings about a rapid 
growth and development not only of the developing nations but also 
that of developed ones. While the developed nations provide aid, 
capital goods and technology to the developing nations, which in 
turn supplies raw materials and labour to the developed nations. 
3.5 TRADE BARRIERS 
Free and fair international trade is an ideal situation as free 
trade is beneficial to all participating countries. However, various 
types of barriers/restrictions are imposed by different countries on 
international marketing activities. Such imposed or artificial 
restrictions on import and exports are called Trade barriers which 
are unfair and harmful to the growth of free trade among the 
nations. The trade barriers can be broadly divided into two broad 
groups. 
Tariff Barriers. 
Non-Tariff barriers. 
3.5.1 TARIFF BARRIERS 
Tariffs refer to a customs duty or a tax on products that 
move across borders. The most important tariff barrier is the 
customs duty imposed by the importing country. A tax may also be 
imposed by the exporting country on its export. However, 
governments rarely impose tariff on export, because countries 
want to sell as much as possible to other countries. The main 
important tariff barriers are as follows: 

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1. Specific duty 
Specific duty is based on the physical characteristics of 
goods. When a fixed sum of money, keeping in view the weight of 
measurement of a commodity, is levied as tariff it is known as 
specific duty. 
For example, Rs. 5.00 par meter of cloth or Rs. 5.00 on each 
T.V. set or Washing machine imported, such duty is collected at the 
time of entry of goods.