Precision Steel Ball Bearing Retainer

Stamped or machined steel retainer that holds ball elements in position within angular contact ball bearings. Classifies under HTS 8482.99.3500 as other parts of ball bearings. Essential for high-load applications in wafer polishing machines.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China9.9%+35.0%44.9%
🇲🇽Mexico9.9%+10.0%19.9%
🇨🇦Canada9.9%+10.0%19.9%
🇩🇪Germany9.9%+10.0%19.9%
🇯🇵Japan9.9%+10.0%19.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7318.15.20Lower: 35% vs 44.9%

If tolerances allow use as general bearing washer

Lacks ball bearing-specific pocket design, falls to Chapter 73 screws/washers.

8480.10.00.00Lower: 38.8% vs 44.9%

If molds for manufacturing bearing retainers in semiconductor equip factories

Shifts to Chapter 84 molds if for bearing production tooling.

8431.39.00Lower: 35% vs 44.9%

If parts of crystal puller machinery

Semiconductor crystal grower parts (stat note) have dedicated machinery classifications.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Cross-reference with bearing OEM part numbers for authenticity verification

Include tolerance specs (e.g

ABEC 5) in docs to prove bearing-grade precision

Avoid generic 'washer' labeling which leads to 7318 classification

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