Cold-Formed Ball-Bearing Alloy Steel Bar from Germany
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 — 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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