High-Misalignment Spherical Plain Bearing from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
29.5%
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 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