World Customs and Tariff History

Author: (Japanese) Hirokazu Asakura, translated by Lü Bo, An Li, Zhang Ren
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Publishing Date: 2006-12-01
Features: This book takes readers on a historical journey of world customs development, from the customs of Palmyra in the Syrian desert to today's complex global trade environment, witnessing the development of modern civilization and the profound impact of customs revenue and customs supervision on national prosperity and international trade. The book reveals an objective fact: the compulsory taxes levied on transit goods are a means for any government to increase its treasury. The relationship between customs revenue and achieving political ambitions is quite close. Customs revenue remains a major source of fiscal income for many developing countries, but for countries at different stages of economic development, the role of customs and tariff schedules is broader than ever before. This book is a specialized work on the history of global customs and tariff development for customs officers, customs academies, academia, and all individuals involved in international trade.