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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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