High-Misalignment Spherical Plain Bearing

An unmounted spherical plain bearing engineered for high angular misalignment in construction equipment joints. Classified in HTS 8483.30.8070 as a spherical plain shaft bearing without housing. Features maintenance-free design with polymer liners.

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.

8429.59.10Lower: 35% vs 39.5%

If for self-propelled construction machinery like excavators

Parts specific to excavating machinery classified under end-use heading 8429.

8483.20Lower: 14.5% vs 39.5%

If it's a housed plain bearing version

Housing presence shifts classification within the same heading but different subheading.

4016.99.60Lower: 37.5% vs 39.5%

If made primarily of rubber or elastomers

Rubber content exceeding certain thresholds directs to Chapter 40 articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide tolerance specs (e.g

angular range >10°) to justify plain bearing status

Separate from assemblies in shipments to maintain 'without housing' classification

Monitor for EU origin; certain alloys may trigger additional steel tariffs

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