SUJ2 Hot-Rolled Ball-Bearing Steel Sheet

SUJ2 grade (Japanese equivalent to 52100) hot-rolled flat-rolled steel sheet of ball-bearing quality, thickness 3-4 mm, width 800 mm, designed for bearing raceway production. Classified under HTS 7225.40.51.30 as hot-rolled alloy tool steel meeting ball-bearing composition without further working like cold-rolling or coating.

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 heat-resisting tool steel composition

Heat-resisting steel (<0.3% C, 4-10.5% Cr) per U.S. Note (g) classifies separately from ball-bearing steel.

7225.30.30Same rate: 35%

If thickness 4.75 mm or more

Thickness threshold separates subheadings within 7225.40; ≥4.75 mm moves to thicker tool steel category.

7211.14.00Same rate: 35%

If not tool steel (lacking specified alloy combos)

Fails tool steel definition in U.S. Note (e), classifying as general hot-rolled alloy steel sheets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit detailed chemical analysis certificates proving SUJ2 matches ball-bearing steel specs; discrepancies lead to 7225.99 reclassification

Document hot-rolled state only—no annealing or pickling beyond standard hot-rolling, as 'further worked' per chapter notes shifts classification

Avoid rust/discoloration claims at entry; no duty allowance per chapter note, so inspect pre-shipment