Precision Plastic Bearing Retainer from Mexico
Engineered polyimide retainer for miniature ball bearings in wafer slicing saw spindles. HTS 8482.99.65 covers this as 'other' non-metallic bearing part, excluded from metal-specific subheadings, vital for low-outgassing in cleanrooms.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
30.8%
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
• Provide polymer specs (e.g
• Vespel grade) and thermal ratings to confirm bearing suitability
• Avoid undervaluation by declaring exact resin value; plastics often scrutinized
• Ensure ESD-safe packaging declarations for semiconductor handling