Needle Bearing for Universal Joint from China

Precision needle roller bearings integrated into universal joint spiders to reduce friction and support high-speed rotation in driveline applications. Falls under HTS 8483.90.8040 specifically as parts of universal joints, distinguished from general housed bearings. Commonly replaced in PTO shafts for tractors and heavy machinery.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.8%

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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]

Import Tips

Provide cross-sectional diagrams showing integration with joint yokes

Label with load capacity to differentiate from standalone bearings

Pitfall: bulk import without joint context may lead to 8482.40 classification