GCr15 Hot-Rolled Ball-Bearing Steel Sheet from Germany
Chinese GB/T GCr15 high-carbon chromium bearing steel sheet, hot-rolled to 380 mm width and 3.2 mm thickness, conforming exactly to U.S. ball-bearing steel definition in Chapter 72 note (h). Not further worked, classifying under HTS 7226.91.15.30 for alloy tool steel products 300 mm or wider. Widely used for roller bearing rings and balls in heavy machinery.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide original mill certificates with heat analysis matching note (h) elements
• Ensure proper packing to prevent surface damage disqualifying 'not further worked' status
• Be prepared for CBP verification of alloy content via spectrometry if challenged