Cermet Bearing Bushings from China
Self-lubricating bushings made from aluminum oxide-titanium cermets for high-temperature bearings. Under HTS 8113.00.00.00 as cermet articles for their hard, low-friction composite structure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include tolerance specs and test data proving cermet properties for customs review
• Separate from machinery imports to prevent principal use classification under Chapter 84
• Monitor nickel content for anti-dumping duties if applicable