GCr15 Cold-Rolled Alloy Steel for Bearings from China
Chinese GB/T 18254 GCr15 grade cold-rolled flat steel sheet, equivalent to AISI 52100 ball-bearing steel with exact Chapter 72 note (h) composition for high-fatigue resistance in bearings. 450 mm width, not further worked beyond cold-reduction, specifically for tool steel applications under 7226.92.1030. Ideal for roller and ball production in automotive/industrial sectors.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Submit third-party lab analysis if foreign grade (GCr15); CBP cross-checks against US note (h) elemental ranges
• Declare 'not further worked' explicitly; any visible oxide/phosphate layer may be scrutinized as chemical treatment
• For high-volume imports, pre-apply for binding ruling on composition to prevent exam holds