SUJ2 Hot-Rolled Ball-Bearing Steel Sheet from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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