### Question
Can you define what ton means?


### Answer
**Ton** is defined as the following in *26 U.S.C. § 4662*:

> 2,000 pounds

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 4662*
  - Heading: **Subtitle D-Miscellaneous Excise Taxes > CHAPTER 38-ENVIRONMENTAL TAXES > Subchapter B-Tax on Certain Chemicals**

