### Question
Can you define what ton means?


### Answer
**Ton** is defined as the following in *26 U.S.C. § 4121*:

> 2,000 pounds

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

