What type of tariff is prohibited by the U.S.Constitution?
A)export tariff
B)ad valorem tariff
C)compound tariff
D)import tariff

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The U.S. Constitution, specifically in Article I, Section 9, Clause 5, prohibits the federal government from imposing tariffs on exports from any state, making export tariffs unconstitutional. Import tariffs and other types of tariffs like ad valorem and compound tariffs are allowed and commonly used.

What Type of Tariff Is Prohibited by the U