6L6GC Beam Power Amplifier Tube from China
The 6L6GC is a beam power tetrode vacuum tube used primarily as an output amplifier in push-pull audio amplifiers for radios and musical instrument amplifiers. It handles high plate voltages for efficient power amplification. HTS 8540.81.00.00 covers this as a receiver/amplifier tube despite power applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document maximum plate dissipation ratings to distinguish from transmitting tubes over 20W
• Ensure vacuum integrity testing certificates
• Comply with export controls if high-power variants for amateur radio