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 译者晓晨,毕业于世界顶级翻译学院,擅长翻译各种与反垄断咨询与合规相关的法律文件。