Cold-Formed Ball-Bearing Alloy Steel Bar from China
Special alloy steel bar meeting chapter note (h) composition for ball bearing races, cold-formed to size. HTS 7228.50.50 for other cold-finished alloy steel bars. Strict element limits (C 0.95-1.13%, Cr 1.25-1.65%) distinguish from general alloys.
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
• Chemical analysis certificate mandatory to prove note (h) compliance (max 0.03% P/S)
• Declare intended bearing manufacture use; may affect quota applicability
• Avoid coiling if over certain diameters to prevent 7213.91 re-rolling bar classification