Flange Bearing Housing from Germany
A cast iron flange bearing housing designed to mount pillow block bearings in flange, take-up, cartridge, or hanger units for industrial machinery. It falls under HTS 8483.90.20.00 as a dedicated part of these specific bearing housing types, providing structural support and alignment for rotating shafts.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) 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
• Verify material composition (e.g
• cast iron vs steel) via mill test reports to confirm classification and avoid reclassification to 7325 or 7326
• Ensure parts are specifically for flange/take-up/cartridge/hanger units; general housings may shift to 8483.90.10
• Include detailed engineering drawings in documentation to prove dedicated use and prevent customs disputes