Germanium Diode 1N34A from China

1N34A germanium point-contact diode for RF detection and crystal radio receivers. Low forward voltage drop (0.3V). HTS 8541.59.00 as other semiconductor diode (non-silicon). Vintage/retro electronics applications.

Duty Rate — China → United States

50%

Rate breakdown

9903.91.0550%Effective with respect to entries on or after January 1, 2025, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Specify germanium vs silicon material; affects performance declarations

Collector vintage components may have different valuation methods

Leakage current specs critical for audio detector applications