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
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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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