EL34 Pentode Power Tube from Japan
The EL34 is a power pentode vacuum tube renowned for its use in audio power amplifiers, particularly in British hi-fi and guitar amplifier designs like Marshall stacks. It provides rich harmonic distortion ideal for musical applications while serving as an amplifier tube. Classified in 8540.81.00.00 as a thermionic receiver/amplifier tube.
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
• Specify screen grid voltage ratings in import docs to differentiate from video output tubes
• Require matched set certifications for amplifier pairs
• Check for EU RoHS exemptions applicable to vacuum tubes