SUJ2 Ball-Bearing Alloy Steel Coil from Japan

Japanese JIS SUJ2 grade hot-rolled steel coils for bearings, containing 0.95-1.10% carbon, 1.30-1.60% chromium, and minimal impurities as defined in ball-bearing steel US note (h). Classified under HTS 7227.90.20.30 for hot-rolled, irregularly wound coils of other tool steel specifically of ball-bearing quality. Used primarily in automotive and industrial bearing rings.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Submit chemical composition analysis matching US ball-bearing steel definition at entry

Verify product is not high-speed steel, which excludes it from this subheading

Watch for rust/discoloration; no duty allowance per Chapter 72 notes