Sintered Iron Plain Bearing from China
A powdered metal sintered iron bearing used in automotive and appliance motors for smooth shaft rotation without ball or roller elements. Classified under HTS 8483.30.80 as 'other' plain shaft bearings for mechanical applications. Its porous structure allows oil impregnation for lubrication.
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
• Provide porosity and oil content specifications to distinguish from solid bearings
• Declare exact dimensions to avoid confusion with gear box components
• Include origin certificates for preferential tariff treatment under USMCA