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Stainless Steel Ball Bearing Cage from Germany

A precision-machined stainless steel cage designed to hold and space steel balls within a ball bearing assembly. It falls under HTS 8482.99.65 as a part of ball or roller bearings, specifically categorized as 'other' parts excluding rings, cages of iron/steel for balls ≥30mm, or thrust ball races. This component ensures proper ball alignment and reduces friction during operation.

Duty Rate — Germany → 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

Verify material composition via lab testing to confirm stainless steel and avoid misclassification under 8482.99.40 for iron/steel cages

Include detailed engineering drawings and end-use declarations in documentation to prove it's a bearing part, not a general machine component

Check for anti-dumping duties on bearing parts from specific countries like China or Germany