12AT7 Double Triode Vacuum Tube from Japan
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 — 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
• 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