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12AT7 Double Triode Vacuum Tube from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

13.7%

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

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 Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8540.89.00.40