Split Pillow Block Bearing Housing

A cast iron split pillow block housing designed to encase and support plain shaft bearings in industrial machinery. It falls under HTS 8483.30.8040 as an other bearing housing, not incorporating the bearing itself, used for mounting shafts in conveyor systems and pumps.

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%

Alternative Classifications

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

8483.90.50Lower: 37.5% vs 39.5%

If imported as parts of bearing housings

Unfinished components or accessories of bearing housings classify as parts in 8483.90 rather than housings themselves.

7325.10.00Lower: 35% vs 39.5%

If of cast iron and not specifically for bearings

General cast iron castings for machinery fall under Chapter 73 if lacking bearing housing functionality.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 39.5%

If for semiconductor wafer processing equipment

Bearing housings specialized for semiconductor manufacturing machines classify in 8479 per statistical notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify material composition (e.g

cast iron vs steel) via mill test reports to confirm classification under 8483

Include detailed engineering drawings showing it's a housing only, excluding any incorporated bearings