American Steel Roller Bearing Races Ground Overseas from Japan
Steel bearing races turned in US facilities, exported for precision OD/ID grinding and honing, returned for bearing assembly. The grinding achieves critical roundness and surface finish specifications. HTS 9802.00.60.00 applies to such US-origin steel processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide grind wheel specifications, coolant types, and surface finish measurements (Ra values)
• Document US turning operations and material traceability records
• Include roundness (TIR) and cylindricity measurements proving processing improvement