AISI 52100 Alloy Steel Bar from China
Hot-rolled AISI 52100 chrome alloy steel bar for bearing races and components. Classified under HTS 7228.60.60.00 as non-cold-formed other alloy steel, though similar to ball-bearing steel specs but not exact match to note (h). High carbon-chromium content.
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
• 52100 borders ball-bearing steel; precise chemistry analysis prevents reclassification
• Specify 'merchant bar' vs 'bearing quality' on docs to maintain 7228.60 status
• Ensure straightness tolerance meets bar specs, not wire rod tolerances