52100 Chrome Alloy Hot-Rolled Bearing Steel Coil from Germany
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 — 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
• 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