ton
Defined in 2 places of the United States Code.
The term “ton” means 2,000 pounds.
Source
- 1994–present26 U.S.C. § 4121Internal Revenue Code · Imposition of tax · for purposes of this subchapter
The term “ton” means 2,000 pounds. In the case of any taxable chemical which is a gas, the term “ton” means the amount of such gas in cubic feet which is the equivalent of 2,000 pounds on a molecular weight basis.
Source
- 1994–present26 U.S.C. § 4662Internal Revenue Code · Definitions and special rules · for purposes of this subchapter