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HTS code for ball bearing: document bearing type, dimensions, and housing

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

A ball bearing file should identify the bearing, not the machine it supports alone. Deep groove bearings, angular contact bearings, thrust ball bearings, miniature bearings, ceramic hybrid bearings, housed bearing units, bearing kits, and loose balls may need different review.

Use this page to prepare a Planning Use record before broker review. The record should show bearing type, dimensions, material, seals or shields, cage, housing, application, origin, and supplier code.

quick answer

For "hts code for ball bearing", collect bearing type, inner diameter, outer diameter, width, ball material, ring material, cage material, shield or seal status, housing, precision grade, application, origin, and supplier code.

A steel deep groove ball bearing is not the same file as a ceramic hybrid bearing, thrust bearing, angular contact bearing, housed bearing unit, skateboard bearing pack, loose steel balls, bearing kit, or roller bearing. The candidate path depends on bearing design and imported condition.

facts to collect for ball bearing

Collect:

Product name, SKU, invoice wording, product page, bearing drawing, and packaging copy.
Photos of the bearing, markings, seals, shields, cage if visible, packaging, and kit contents.
Bearing type: deep groove, angular contact, thrust, self-aligning, miniature, flanged, housed unit, loose ball, or bearing kit.
Materials: chrome steel, stainless steel, ceramic balls, plastic cage, brass cage, rubber seal, metal shield, or hybrid construction.
Dimensions: bore, outer diameter, width, flange size, series number, precision grade, clearance, and load rating if available.
Seal and shield: open, 2RS, ZZ, rubber seal, metal shield, contact seal, or snap ring.
Application: motor, pump, skateboard, conveyor, vehicle, fan, machine, bicycle, appliance, or general replacement.
Country of origin and production support.
Supplier HS or HTS code and source notes.

If the shipment includes bearing units with housings, list the housing material and mounting style.

missing facts

Mark the record incomplete when:

Bearing type is not identified.
Dimensions are missing.
Ball bearings and roller bearings are mixed.
Housed units, loose balls, and replacement bearings are not separated.
Seal, shield, cage, or housing details are absent.
Application is asserted but not supported.
Origin is assumed from a catalog.
Similar CBP CROSS rulings for ball bearings, bearing units, loose balls, bearing kits, and machine parts have not been checked.

These gaps can move the review between ball bearings, bearing housings, loose balls, machine parts, vehicle parts, and kits.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows for the actual import: deep groove ball bearing, thrust ball bearing, angular contact bearing, ceramic hybrid bearing, miniature bearing, flanged bearing, housed bearing unit, loose bearing balls, or bearing kit. Each row should cite type, dimensions, material, and contents.

Rejected paths should stay visible. If the supplier code covers ball bearings but the SKU is a housed unit or loose balls, mark that. If the article is a roller bearing, do not leave it in a ball bearing record.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for ball bearings, bearing units, loose balls, bearing kits, and machine parts. Use 19 CFR 177.2 for evidence completeness.

planning path

Start with bearing type and dimensions. Then add material, seals, shields, housing, and application. The bearing number can help, but it should be supported by photos or drawings.

For duty exposure, origin and bearing type should be checked before the shipment moves. Bearing trade remedy exposure can depend on product and origin facts.

questions importers ask

Can I use this page as the HTS code for ball bearing?

No. Use it for Planning Use. Entry Use needs broker or customs authority review.

Do dimensions matter?

Yes. Bore, outer diameter, width, type, and seals should be documented.

What if the bearing is mounted in a housing?

Document the housing and mounting style. A housed unit needs its own review note.

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planning boundary

This ball bearing HTS page is a planning artifact. It is not an Entry Use classification, not a binding ruling, and not a legal opinion. The importer remains responsible for reasonable care and must obtain broker or customs authority review before filing.

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