Unmounted Spherical Rod End Bearing from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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