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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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