Hybrid Ceramic Ball Bearing Retaining Clip from Japan
Ceramic-reinforced clip that retains hybrid ceramic/steel balls in high-performance bearings. HTS 8482.99.3500 for specialized ball bearing parts. Used in vacuum semiconductor processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
34.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Hybrid material analysis reports prevent pure ceramic misclassification
• Specify Si3N4 ceramic content and steel interface design
• Cleanroom packaging requirements for semiconductor end-use