AISI 52100 Alloy Steel Bar from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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