GCr15 Ball-Bearing Steel Square Bar from China
Square cross-section bar of GCr15 (Chinese equivalent to 52100) ball-bearing steel with composition certified to Chapter 72 note (h): 0.95-1.13% C, 1.25-1.65% Cr, minimal S/P. HTS 7228.60.10.30 covers these tool steel bars specifically for bearing production, distinguished from general alloy steel.
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
• Submit detailed chemical analysis reports at entry proving note (h) compliance; declare specific use for ball bearings if requested; beware of over-rolling into shapes that might trigger 7228.40 angles/shapes classification