GCr15 Hot-Rolled Ball-Bearing Steel Rod
Chinese GCr15 grade hot-rolled rod equivalent to AISI 52100, certified to ball-bearing steel specs in HTS note (h) with controlled manganese and silicon. Used for bearing balls and races, imported not further worked under 7228.30.2000. High purity levels ensure long bearing life under high speeds.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If tool steel other than ball-bearing, cold-worked
Cold processing moves all tool steel to 7228.50
If high-strength steel specification
Strength-based classification takes precedence per note (a)
If not alloy steel (under 10% total alloying elements)
Non-alloy bars classified in heading 7222
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Chinese GCr15 needs third-party verification against US specs; check for extrusion vs rolling marks; separate from razor blade steel dimensions (<0.25mm thick)
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