Unmounted Spherical Rod End Bearing from China
An unmounted spherical plain bearing used in rod ends for linkage systems in aircraft controls and industrial automation. It provides pivotal movement and is classified under HTS 8483.30.8070 due to its spherical plain shaft bearing design without housing. Typically made from hardened steel with PTFE liners for low friction.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Include engineering drawings highlighting spherical inner/outer rings to distinguish from ball bearings
• Ensure invoices specify 'without housing' to prevent reclassification under housed bearing provisions
• For maintenance sets, declare as individual parts to avoid set classification issues