52100 Chrome Alloy Hot-Rolled Bearing Steel Coil from China
ASTM A485 Grade 52100 hot-rolled steel in irregularly wound coils, certified ball-bearing quality with controlled impurities for maximum fatigue life. HTS 7227.90.20.30 applies to these tool steel products distinguished by precise chemistry per US Chapter 72 note (h). Standard for aerospace bearing applications.
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
• Maintain chain of custody documentation from melt to coil for audit protection
• Label clearly as 'ball-bearing steel' with reference to US note (h) parameters
• Pre-clear with CBP if marginal compositions approach tool steel boundaries