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Discover LudwigThe phrase "duty on" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is commonly used to refer to a tax, tariff, or other financial obligation that is imposed on a particular item or activity. Example: The government has imposed a duty on all imported goods, making them more expensive for consumers. In this sentence, "duty on" is used to clarify that the tax is specifically placed on imported goods, rather than being a general tax for all goods. Another example: The duty on alcohol has been increased in an effort to reduce excessive drinking. In this sentence, "duty on" is used to refer to the taxes imposed on alcohol consumption.
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This is the duty on me.
It's not a duty on shipping.
New minimum excise duty on cigarettes.
Duty on Scotch Whisky to be frozen.
The duty on offal imports peaks at 826%.
He also sharply increased duty on cigarettes and alcohol.
He has seen duty on all of the company's routes.
Duty on cider is being cut by 2% as is duty on all spirits including Scotch whisky.
In imposing heavy import duty on foreign iron and steel.
Petrol duty on unleaded petrol reduced by 5p a gallon.
Duty on gambling machines increased by 25% to compensate.
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