Miniature Needle Rollers for Medical Device Bearings from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include biocompatibility certifications alongside bearing specs for dual FDA/CBP review
• Specify ISO 76 tolerance class (e.g
• g4) to confirm precision bearing status
• Avoid declaring as 'instrument parts' without bearing assembly proof