Needles
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Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Products classified under HTS 8482.91.00.40
Precision Needle Rollers for Tapered Roller Bearings
These are cylindrical steel needles used as rolling elements in tapered roller bearings for high-load applications in automotive differentials and industrial gearboxes. They fall under HTS 8482.91.0040 as needles, which are specialized parts of ball or roller bearings designed for precise load distribution and minimal friction.
Chrome Steel Needle Rollers for Planetary Gear Bearings
Through-hardened AISI 52100 chrome steel needles for needle bearings in planetary gears of wind turbines and heavy machinery. HTS 8482.91.0040 applies as these are rollers with length-to-diameter ratio >4:1, functioning solely as bearing needles.
Miniature Needle Rollers for Medical Device Bearings
Ultra-precision needles (0.8-2mm dia.) for miniature bearings in surgical robots and dental handpieces. HTS 8482.91.0040 covers these as needles because of their specialized geometry for compact, high-speed bearing applications.
Cylindrical Needle Rollers for Automotive Transmission Bearings
High-precision cylindrical needles (1-3mm diameter) for needle roller bearings in car transmissions, providing compact high-load capacity. Classified under HTS 8482.91.0040 as bearing needles due to their role as separable rolling elements in thrust or radial bearings.
Drawn Cup Needle Roller Bearing Elements
Loose needle rollers for assembly into drawn cup needle bearings used in robotics and precision instruments. These fall under HTS 8482.91.0040 because they are the dedicated rolling elements (needles) supplied separately for bearing construction.
Heavy-Duty Needle Rollers for Industrial Gearboxes
Large-diameter (5-10mm) case-hardened needles for full complement needle roller bearings in steel mill gearboxes. Classified in HTS 8482.91.0040 as bearing needles due to their exclusive function in radial load support within roller bearing designs.