### Question
How does Miscellaneous Excise Taxes define ton?


### Answer
Under *26 U.S.C. § 4121*, **ton** is defined as:

> 2,000 pounds

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 4121*
  - Heading: **Subtitle D-Miscellaneous Excise Taxes > CHAPTER 32-MANUFACTURERS EXCISE TAXES > Subchapter B-Coal**

