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Types of Tariffs
• Ad valorem (of value) tariff
• Fixed percentage of the value of the imported product • Distinguish among small differentials in product quality • Tends to maintain a constant degree of protection for domestic producers
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TABLE 4.3
Examples of tariffs, selected countries (in %)
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