6L6GC Beam Power Amplifier Tube from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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