Ball-Bearing Quality Tool Steel Cold-Drawn Wire Rod from China
Cold-drawn wire rod of ball-bearing quality tool steel (per note h) for subsequent drawing into bearing wires or small-diameter bearing components. HTS 7228.50.1010 applies to these cold-finished rods/bars not further worked, distinguished by precise alloy control for bearing performance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 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
• Differentiate from welding wire; bearing quality has stricter purity specs
• Specify diameter; finer than 5mm may face wire classification scrutiny
• Retain drawing passes documentation to prove cold-formed status