An 'ad valorem' tax is charged:
APer unit of quantity
BAs a percentage of valueCORRECT
CAnnually only
DOn imports only
ACCATaxation
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Ad valorem taxes (e.g. VAT) are calculated as a percentage of value; 'specific' taxes are a fixed amount per unit.
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