AISI 52100 Hot-Rolled Ball-Bearing Steel Plate

Flat-rolled alloy steel plate of 52100 grade, specifically formulated as ball-bearing steel with 0.95-1.13% carbon and 1.25-1.65% chromium, hot-rolled to a thickness under 4.75 mm and width over 600 mm, not in coils. It falls under HTS 7225.40.51.30 because it meets the precise chemical composition for ball-bearing steel per U.S. Note (h) and is not further worked beyond hot-rolling.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7225.40.70.00Same rate: 35%

If contains chipper knife steel elements

Chipper knife steel has distinct composition (0.48-0.55% C, 7.25-8.75% Cr, Mo, V) per U.S. Note (f), moving it to separate tool steel subheading.

7225.99.00Same rate: 35%

If other tool steel not matching ball-bearing definition

Tool steels failing ball-bearing steel's tight elemental limits (e.g., higher Mn or S) classify as general tool steel under 7225.99.

7208.51.00Same rate: 35%

If not alloy steel (under 10% total alloying elements)

Lacks minimum alloy content for Chapter 72 alloy steel, reverting to high-strength flat-rolled carbon steel heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify exact chemical composition matching U.S

Note (h) for ball-bearing steel (e.g

0.95-1.13% C, 1.25-1.65% Cr) with mill test reports to avoid reclassification

Measure thickness precisely under 4.75 mm and width over 600 mm; provide gauge certifications as CBP often verifies dimensions

Ensure no 'further worked' treatments like polishing or coating per chapter notes, or it shifts to 7225.99 or 7226 headings