GCr15 Ball-Bearing Steel Hot-Rolled Rod Coil from Germany
Chinese GB/T GCr15 high-carbon chromium bearing steel in hot-rolled coil form, with composition aligned to US ball-bearing steel standards (C:1.00%, Cr:1.45%, low P/S). HTS 7227.90.20.30 covers these irregularly wound hot-rolled tool steel rods specifically for bearing applications. Essential for precision rolling into bearing raceways.
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 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
• Include heat analysis certificates proving conformance to ball-bearing elemental limits
• Confirm not universal mill plate (width >150mm, thickness ≥4mm) per note (b)
• Segregate from high-strength steel which has different yield point requirements