Ton, unit of weight in the avoirdupois system equal to 2,000 pounds (907.18 kg) in the United States (the short ton) and 2,240 pounds (1,016.05 kg) in Britain (the long ton).
Reseller permits allow: 1  Retailers and wholesalers to purchase items for resale in the regular course of their business without paying sales tax.  Manufacturers to purchase, without paying sales tax, ingredients or components that enter into and become a physical part of a new article or substance produced for sale.
Reseller permits. (1) Introduction. This rule provides information about reseller permits issued by the department of revenue (department). The department issues reseller permits to businesses that make wholesale purchases, such as retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and qualified contractors.