GCr15 Hot-Rolled Ball-Bearing Steel Rod from Germany
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.
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
• Chinese GCr15 needs third-party verification against US specs; check for extrusion vs rolling marks; separate from razor blade steel dimensions (<0.25mm thick)