Pillow Block Ball Bearing Housing

A mounted pillow block housing that incorporates a ball bearing for supporting rotating shafts in industrial machinery. It falls under HTS 8483.20.80 as a housed bearing incorporating ball or roller bearings, specifically in the 'other' category excluding flange, take-up, and cartridge types. These units provide easy installation and alignment for conveyor systems and motors.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.5%+35.0%39.5%
🇲🇽Mexico4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇨🇦Canada4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇩🇪Germany4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇯🇵Japan4.5%+10.0%14.5%

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Alternative Classifications

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

8483.20.40Same rate: 39.5%

If designed as a flange type housing

Flange-mounted housed bearings are specifically provided for in 8483.20.40, separate from the general 'other' category.

8482.10Lower: 19% vs 39.5%

If imported as individual loose bearings without housing

Unhoused ball bearings are classified in 8482.10.00, changing when assembled into a housing.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 39.5%

If specialized for semiconductor wafer processing equipment

Bearings integral to semiconductor manufacturing machines may fall under 8479 as parts of those specific machines.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the bearing type (ball or roller) and housing material via manufacturer specs to confirm classification under 8483.20.80

Include detailed engineering drawings and test reports in documentation to avoid misclassification as parts of machines in Chapter 84

Check for country-of-origin marking requirements, as these are often used in food processing where stainless steel housings are common

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