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Chrome Steel Bearing Balls from Japan

Precision-ground chrome steel balls used as rolling elements in ball bearings for industrial machinery. These balls feature high hardness and wear resistance, classified under HTS 8482.91.00 as parts of ball or roller bearings.

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

• Verify precision grade (e.g

• G10, G25) and material certification to meet bearing manufacturer specs

• Ensure balls are not pre-assembled into bearing races to avoid reclassification as complete bearings