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Definition of dutiable

dutiable

/ˈduː.ti.ə.bəl/
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dutiable Lexical Profile

dutiable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Subject to the payment of a customs duty or import tax when brought into a country.

Example

"International travelers must declare any dutiable merchandise upon arriving at the customs checkpoint."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'dutiable' (liable to customs duties or taxes on imported goods) with 'dutiful' (conscientiously fulfilling one's moral or social obligations).

• Nearby Words

dutchman
dutchman's breeches
duteously
dutiable
dutiful
dutifully
dutifulness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-18th century from 'duty' (from Anglo-Norman 'duete', ultimately from Latin 'debere', meaning 'to owe') and the suffix '-able'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dutiable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dutiable
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