An ad valorem tax is imposed on ________?

A. special commodities
B. exports
C. imports
D. the value of a commodity

Correct Answer:

Option D – the value of a commodity

Explanation

An ad valorem tax (Latin for “according to value”) is a tax whose amount is based on the value of a transaction or of property. It is typically imposed at the time of a transaction, as in the case of a sales tax or value-added tax (VAT)