New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Miniature Needle Rollers for Medical Device Bearings from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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