GCR15 Chinese Ball-Bearing Quality Steel Sheet

Cold-rolled sheet of GCr15 high-carbon chromium bearing steel, 700mm width x 2mm thick, with composition 0.95-1.05% C, 1.30-1.65% Cr, and trace elements per US ball-bearing steel note (h). HTS 7225.50.11.30 applies to this wide, cold-reduced tool steel not further worked than cold-rolled. Standard material for miniature and precision ball bearings.

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.

7225.99.00Same rate: 35%

If alloy steel cold-rolled but not tool steel quality

Tool steel requires specific note (e) compositions; general alloy steel goes to 'other' provisions.

7225.30.30Same rate: 35%

If hot-rolled rather than cold-rolled

Processing state determines cold-rolled (7225.50) vs hot-rolled (7225.30) subheadings.

8482.10.50Higher: 44% vs 35%

If imported as finished ball bearing races, not raw steel

Finished bearing components classify in Chapter 84 as parts of ball/roller bearings, not raw material.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit entry with certified analysis report proving compliance with all 9 element specifications in US Note (h)

Measure and declare exact width/coil dimensions; uncoiling for measurement may be required by CBP

Segregate from universal mill plate (note b) which has different width/thickness specs

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