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Ceramic Silicon Nitride Bearing Balls from Germany

High-performance silicon nitride ceramic balls for hybrid bearings in high-speed automotive and aerospace applications. Their non-magnetic and corrosion-resistant properties justify classification under HTS 8482.91.00 as bearing rollers.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide material safety data sheets confirming ceramic composition for duty preference programs

• Document end-use in precision bearings to distinguish from industrial ceramic grinding media

• Anti-dumping duties may apply; check Commerce Department scopes for Chinese-origin ceramics