Precision Steel Ball Bearing Retainer from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

44.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]

Import Tips

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