Drawn Cup Needle Roller Bearing Elements from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include CAD drawings showing L/D ratio >3 to distinguish from standard rollers
• Declare quantity by weight and count per statistical note requirements for bearing parts