Plain meaning
A legal measure that can reduce, waive, or refund customs duties in specified circumstances.
Also called
duty relief order
tariff relief
Key points
- Tariff relief can be broad or targeted, depending on the legal authority and policy objective.
- Relief may apply to specified goods, importers, periods, or conditions.
- Businesses usually need to track eligibility, documentation, and claim procedures.
- Relief is separate from ordinary tariff classification and origin analysis.
Why it comes up
Tariff relief orders can matter during trade disputes, emergency measures, supply shortages, and targeted business relief programs.