EF86 Pentode Vacuum Tube
The EF86 is a high-gain pentode vacuum tube designed for low-noise audio preamplification in radio receivers and hi-fi equipment. It is classified under this tariff item as an amplifier tube, boosting weak signals for further processing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the tube's gain and noise characteristics to support its classification as an amplifier
• Verify that the tube is not a cathode-ray tube, which would fall under a different heading
• Keep records of the tube's use in audio equipment for customs
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