Precision Steel Ball Bearing Retainer from Germany
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 — Germany → 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
• 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