6V6GT Beam Tetrode Tube from China
The 6V6GT is a beam tetrode vacuum tube used in output stages of small radio receivers and musical instrument amplifiers, valued for its musical tone and efficiency in class AB operation. Its compact glass envelope suits vintage equipment restoration. HTS 8540.81.00.00 as a standard receiver/amplifier tube.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include filament current specs (6.3V/0.45A) in commercial invoice for proper identification
• Test for gas-filled vs high-vacuum to avoid rectifier confusion
• Vintage tube collectors need CITES permits for certain ivory-inlaid originals