Electro-Harmonix 12AX7 Tube Preamp Pedal from China
The EHX 12AX7 is an effects pedal using vacuum tubes to process electric guitar signals, requiring further amplification. Falls under HTS 9207.90.00 as electrical musical instrument accessories producing amplified sound. Provides tube warmth and overdrive effects for guitarists.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare tube types and high-voltage requirements for proper electrical safety certification
• Classify as musical instrument effect rather than general audio processor in descriptions
• Provide evidence of principal use with electric guitars to maintain 9207 classification