ad valorem
adjective
ad va·lo·rem
ˌad-və-ˈlȯr-əm 
: imposed at a rate percent of value
ad valorem tax on goods
compare specific entry 1 sense 5b
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The deal approved by the county in Feb. 2024 includes refunds of 100% of the ad valorem taxes on the property for five years and reimbursement for up to 50% of the purchase price of equipment, up to $100,000.
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Laura Kinsler, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2025
The office of state superintendent was re-created, the state ad valorem tax was affirmed, and the Permanent School Fund was to be invested in county and other bonds in order to increase income.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
For China, a 125 percent ad valorem tariff has been imposed on most imports as of April 9.
CBP has also confirmed that the previous exemption—which had allowed shipments valued under a certain threshold to enter duty-free—was revoked effective May 2.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
However, if ad valorem tariffs are going to be significant, why even have specific tariffs?
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Laura Kinsler, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2025
The office of state superintendent was re-created, the state ad valorem tax was affirmed, and the Permanent School Fund was to be invested in county and other bonds in order to increase income.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
For China, a 125 percent ad valorem tariff has been imposed on most imports as of April 9.
CBP has also confirmed that the previous exemption—which had allowed shipments valued under a certain threshold to enter duty-free—was revoked effective May 2.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
However, if ad valorem tariffs are going to be significant, why even have specific tariffs?
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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ad valorem
adjective
ad va·lo·rem
ˈad-və-ˈlōr-əm, ˈäd-vä-ˈlō-rem
: imposed at a rate based on a percent of value
an ad valorem tax on real estate
Etymology
Latin, according to the value
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