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William,国内知名法学院金融专业,擅长翻译各类与投资基金、投资顾问及金融衍生工具相关的法律文件。