Merits and demerits of custom duty

Can any one tell me the merits and demerits of custom duty. Urgent needed. Thanks in advance.
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Merits/advantages:- 

1. Increases the government revenue   2. Safeguards the domestic market from intense foreign competition.    3. Protects consumers from degraded/unhealthy goods. 

Demerits /disadvantages:-

1. The tax burden on the importer/exporter   2. Consumer choices get limited due to high custom duty hence reducing the standard of living    3. Additional charges with the custom duty

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