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
35%
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
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
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