Ceramic Hybrid Ball Bearing 6901 from Japan
6901 series hybrid bearing with ceramic balls and 24 mm steel outer diameter, for high-temperature stepper motors in electronics. Classified HTS 8482.10.5044 as single row radial ball bearing in 9-30 mm range despite material upgrade. Ceramic balls reduce weight and enable higher speeds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
24%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 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)
9903.74.100%Articles as provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Specify ceramic ball composition (Si3N4/SiC) in technical data sheets for material verification
• Higher value items require detailed cost breakdowns for rings vs balls
• Anti-corrosion certificates beneficial for hybrid material imports