Taxes on imports, also known as tariffs, are taxes imposed by governments on imported goods and services. Tariffs are used to protect domestic industries from foreign competition, to raise revenue for the government, and to influence economic policy. Tariffs can be imposed on a variety of goods and services, including agricultural products, manufactured goods, and services. Tariffs can also be used to protect domestic producers from foreign competition, to raise revenue for the government, and to influence economic policy.