countervailing dutyglossary / countervailing duty A tax imposed on manufacturers of imported goods to protect domestic industry by offsetting subsidies given by foreign governments to those manufacturers. [Cases: Customs Duties 21.5. C.J.S. Customs Duties §§ 135–152.] 词条贡献者 双语律师Roger,毕业于一所培养最顶级翻译人才的语言学院,擅长翻译各类与商业秘密咨询与诉讼相关的法律文件。