_____ is the barrier to trade that best distinguishes among gradations of a good or service.
A) Specific tariff
B) Voluntary export restraint
C) Ad valorem tariff
D) Import quota
E) F.A.S.

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An ad valorem tariff is a percentage of the value of the item that is being imported, which means it can vary with the price or quality of the good, thus distinguishing among gradations of a good or service more effectively than a specific tariff, voluntary export restraint, import quota, or F.A.S. (free alongside ship) value.

_____ Is the Barrier to Trade That Best Distinguishes Among