Clause 1

U.S. Const. art. I, § 9, cl. 1, under Section 9.

U.S. Const. art. I, § 9, cl. 1

Clause 1

The Migration or Importation of such Persons as any of the States now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by the Congress prior to the Year one thousand eight hundred and eight, but a Tax or duty may be imposed on such Importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each Person.

Ratified Jun 21, 1788 · Constitution of the United States, signed 1787-09-17
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