Bearing Sleeve for Generator Main Shaft from Mexico
High-tin Babbitt-lined steel sleeve bearing for main rotor shafts in AC generators of 8501.64.0110. Designed for continuous duty at 3000 kW+ power levels. HTS 8503.00.95.46 as part principally used with these alternators.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
28%
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
• Submit material analysis confirming Babbitt composition (tin 83-91%) and backing steel grade
• Include shaft journal dimension tolerances matching ≥5 MVA generator specifications
• Provide hydrodynamic lubrication design calculations proving generator-specific application