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

🔄 Updated – July 2025

Recent changes to U.S. import policies have introduced new duties on many products imported from Europe — including vintage audio components.
A general 10% tariff is currently in effect. The additional 20% reciprocal duty, which was temporarily suspended, has now been extended until August 1, 2025.
This means duties may still vary depending on when your order is processed and how U.S. Customs evaluates the shipment.

🔍 Customs Note – July 2025

As of today, a baseline 10% tariff applies to most European imports.
The additional 20% reciprocal tariff has been temporarily extended and is now set to expire on August 1, 2025, unless a new agreement is reached.
We continue to offer full support with the “U.S. Goods Returned” customs treatment, especially for American-made vacuum tubes returning under HTS Code 9801.00.10.

Please note that final decisions on duties and exemptions are always made by U.S. Customs and may vary depending on documentation, declared origin, and shipment details.

Most of our vacuum tubes were originally made in the United States during the golden era of audio — the 1950s and 1960s. Today, they return home as carefully selected and tested treasures for collectors, musicians, and audiophiles.

Each tube is:

✔️ Of American origin (unless clearly specified otherwise)
✔️ Individually tested with professional-grade equipment (Amplitrex AT1000)
✔️ Packaged with care and sealed for protection
✔️ Accompanied by accurate documentation for customs

This return process applies only to tubes originally manufactured in the United States. Tubes of other origin (e.g., Mullard, Telefunken, etc.) may be subject to standard import duties.

We do everything possible to ensure re-importation to the U.S. is as smooth and duty-free as possible, whenever applicable under HTS code 9801.00.10 — especially for tubes of verified American origin.

🎧 Vacuum Tubes Treasures is based in Italy and proudly supports international buyers, especially our friends in the USA.

If you have any questions before placing an order, contact us here — we're here to help.