Specific Tariffs Are

question 20

Multiple Choice

Specific tariffs are

• A) import taxes stated in specific legal statutes.
• B) import taxes calculated as a fixed charge for each unit of imported goods.
• C) import taxes calculated as a fraction of the value of the imported goods.
• D) the same as import quotas.
• E) import taxes calculated based solely on the origin country.

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