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8540.89.00.40/12AT7 Double Triode Vacuum Tube/Germany

12AT7 Double Triode Vacuum Tube from Germany

The 12AT7 (ECC81) is a medium-gain dual triode vacuum tube essential for audio preamplifiers in guitar amps and hi-fi systems. Classified under HTS 8540.89.00.40 as a tetrode-equivalent through its dual triode configuration in thermionic vacuum tube form. Known for its low noise and musical tone characteristics.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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Import Tips

• Specify heater voltage (12.6V) and pin configuration (9-pin miniature) to confirm thermionic classification

• Include matching NOS (New Old Stock) certification for vintage tube authenticity requirements

• Watch for matched pair declarations which affect statistical reporting suffixes

12AT7 Double Triode Vacuum Tube from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8540.89.00.40