🇺🇸 Our tubes aren’t imports. They’re American legends coming home.

🇺🇸 Our tubes aren't imports. They're American legends coming home.

🇺🇸 Updated November 2025 – US Shipping & Customs (DAP)

Quick Summary – November 2025

✔️ Fast and secure FedEx Express shipping — flat rate €18.90
✔️ Transparent customs process with full documentation
✔️ Duties and import taxes not included — charged by FedEx upon delivery (Incoterm: DAP )
✔️ When applicable, shipments may benefit from HTS 9801.00.10.74 – US Goods Returned

📦 Buy with confidence: tracked, secure deliveries with all required paperwork.

📦 Shipping Update – USA (DAP)

All US orders ship exclusively with FedEx Express at a flat rate of €18.90 .
Shipments are fast, fully tracked and professionally packed.

Under DAP terms, import duties and taxes are not prepaid and may be collected by FedEx at delivery.

🔍 Customs Information – What to Expect

Since the end of the $800 de minimis exemption (August–September 2025), all US imports may be subject to duties , depending on Customs classification.

Under DAP, these charges are paid by the customer upon delivery.

Use of HTS 9801.00.10.74 – US Goods Returned

Whenever possible and when the conditions are met, we include on the commercial invoice the customs provision:

HTS 9801.00.10.74 — US Goods Returned
( Returning American goods, originally made in the USA and re-imported without having undergone further processing. )

This classification can significantly reduce or eliminate import duties for eligible vacuum tubes.

Eligibility always depends on US Customs inspection and acceptance.

📝 Shipping Documentation (FedEx Requirements)

Every shipment includes:

  • Clear product description
    “Vacuum tubes, for audio equipment – ​​vintage, tested”
  • Incoterm: DAP – Delivered At Place
  • HS Code (6-digit base classification)
  • When applicable: HTS 9801.00.10.74 noted as “US Goods Returned”
  • Declared value required for customs
  • Digital invoices transmitted via FedEx electronic documentation system

Our documentation is designed to help your parcel clear customs as smoothly as possible.

🇺🇸 For our US Customers

Under DAP:

  • Website prices exclude US duties and taxes
  • FedEx may request import charges at delivery
  • Shipping cost is fixed at €18.90
  • No hidden fees from us — only what US Customs requires

We provide complete packaging, testing documentation, and safe international handling.

🎧 Our Commitment

Vacuum Tubes Treasures
🌐 www.vacuumtubestreasures.com - 🌐 www.vtt.store

We proudly serve US audiophiles, musicians and collectors with carefully tested and documented tubes.
Our goal is to ensure fast, secure delivery and transparent customs processing — including the use of HTS 9801.00.10.74 whenever it can legitimately benefit the customer.

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