1. not involving or relating to tariffs; describing trade barriers other than customs duties
Usage: economics; trade policy

Examples

• The country imposed nontariff barriers to protect its domestic industries.
• Nontariff measures include quotas, licensing requirements, and safety standards.
• Trade negotiations focused on reducing both tariff and nontariff obstacles.
• The agreement addressed nontariff barriers that had been limiting exports.
• Nontariff restrictions can be more complex to negotiate than simple duties.
• Environmental regulations sometimes function as nontariff trade barriers.