A tariff that blends together a specific tariff and an ad valorem tariff is called a:

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A combination tariff is a tariff that combines elements of both a specific tariff (which is based on quantity or weight) and an ad valorem tariff (which is based on the value of the product). This type of tariff is used when a country wants to protect domestic industries by making imported goods more expensive, but also wants to ensure that the tariff is not too high and does not disproportionately impact lower-priced goods. A combination tariff allows the government to set a lower rate on lower-priced goods while still collecting a higher duty on more expensive goods.

A Tariff That Blends Together a Specific Tariff and an Ad