Ceramic Hybrid Ball Bearing from Germany
Ceramic hybrid ball bearing with steel races and ceramic balls for wafer polishers in semiconductor fabrication prep, providing superior wear resistance and minimal particle generation. Falls under HTS 8482.10.50 as other ball bearings. Critical for achieving flatness tolerances on wafer surfaces.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify ceramic content and cleanroom compatibility in import docs; critical for classification justification
• Obtain material test reports to avoid reclassification as plastic bearings
• Common issue: undervaluation due to hybrid construction