HS Code for Ball Bearings: 8482.10 and the Section 232 Steel Content Question
Ball bearings classify into HTS 8482.10 (ball), 8482.20 (tapered roller), 8482.30 (spherical roller), 8482.40 (needle roller), 8482.50 (other cylindrical roller). Antidumping orders on Chinese and Korean ball bearings remain active. Here is the classification map and worked tariff math.
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Ball bearings are one of the most heavily duty-stacked industrial components in 2026. Chinese-origin bearings face Section 301 (25 percent), AD (country-wide rate around 65 percent for many subheadings), Section 122 (10 percent), plus Section 232 derivative on the steel content. Total stacked duty on Chinese ball bearings frequently exceeds 100 percent of invoice value. The classification across 8482.10 to 8482.50 subheadings drives which AD order applies and what the practical duty stack looks like.
This guide covers the heading 8482 structure, the active AD/CVD orders, the Section 232 derivative posture, and worked examples by origin.
Heading 8482 structure
HTS 8482 covers ball or roller bearings. Subheadings split by rolling-element type:
- 8482.10: ball bearings (including deep groove, angular contact, self-aligning, thrust ball).
- 8482.20: tapered roller bearings.
- 8482.30: spherical roller bearings.
- 8482.40: needle roller bearings (with or without inner ring).
- 8482.50: other cylindrical roller bearings.
- 8482.80: other bearings (combined ball, roller, plain).
- 8482.91: balls, needles, rollers (loose components for bearings).
- 8482.99: other parts of bearings (cages, races, retainers).
The eight-digit statistical annotations split further by size and specific configuration.
Active US AD/CVD orders
| Order | Origin | Subheadings covered | Country-wide AD rate | CVD rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-570-064 (ball bearings) | China | 8482.10 | ~62 percent | None on order |
| A-588-804 (ball bearings) | Japan | 8482.10 | ~36 percent | None on order |
| A-580-880 (ball bearings) | Korea | 8482.10 | ~14 percent | None on order |
| A-557-001 (spherical roller) | Malaysia | 8482.30 | ~25 percent | None on order |
| A-201-865 (tapered roller) | Mexico | 8482.20 | ~28 percent | None on order |
Producer-specific rates exist within each order. Check the Federal Register notice for the latest producer-specific rate before importing.
Worked example: Chinese ball bearings
50,000 USD of HTS 8482.10 deep groove ball bearings from a Chinese producer at the country-wide AD rate.
| Charge | Rate | Base | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFN duty | 9 percent | 50,000 | 4,500 |
| Section 301 List 1 | 25 percent | 50,000 | 12,500 |
| Section 122 | 10 percent | 50,000 | 5,000 |
| AD (country-wide 62 percent) | 62 percent | 50,000 | 31,000 |
| Section 232 derivative (steel content portion, ~80 percent of value) | 50 percent | 40,000 | 20,000 |
| MPF | 0.3464 percent | 50,000 | 173.20 |
| Total | 73,173.20 |
Effective rate 153.0 percent. Chinese ball bearings are essentially non-importable in 2026 at any reasonable price point. The country-substitution wave is dramatic in this category.
Worked example: Korean ball bearings
50,000 USD of HTS 8482.10 ball bearings from a Korean producer (assume country-wide AD applies).
| Charge | Rate | Base | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFN duty | 0 percent (KORUS) | 50,000 | 0 |
| Section 122 (KORUS exempt) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AD (country-wide 14 percent) | 14 percent | 50,000 | 7,000 |
| Section 232 derivative (steel content) | 50 percent | 40,000 | 20,000 |
| MPF | 0.3464 percent | 50,000 | 173.20 |
| Total | 27,173.20 |
Effective rate 54.3 percent. Korean bearings face significant Section 232 derivative cost but no Section 122 thanks to KORUS. The AD layer is materially lower than Chinese.
Worked example: Japanese SKF ball bearings (no Japanese AD coverage on producer)
50,000 USD of HTS 8482.10 from SKF Japan. SKF has a 0 percent producer-specific AD rate.
| Charge | Rate | Base | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFN duty | 9 percent | 50,000 | 4,500 |
| Section 122 | 10 percent | 50,000 | 5,000 |
| AD (SKF producer-specific 0) | 0 percent | 0 | 0 |
| Section 232 derivative | 50 percent | 40,000 | 20,000 |
| MPF | 0.3464 percent | 50,000 | 173.20 |
| Total | 29,673.20 |
Effective rate 56.3 percent. SKF Japan is competitive with Korean despite the higher MFN.
Worked example: German Schaeffler bearings
50,000 USD of HTS 8482.10 from Schaeffler Germany.
| Charge | Rate | Base | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFN duty | 9 percent | 50,000 | 4,500 |
| Section 122 | 10 percent | 50,000 | 5,000 |
| AD | N/A on Germany | 0 | 0 |
| Section 232 derivative | 50 percent | 40,000 | 20,000 |
| MPF | 0.3464 percent | 50,000 | 173.20 |
| Total | 29,673.20 |
Effective rate 56.3 percent. Identical to Japanese SKF. German and Japanese premium bearings are at duty parity in 2026.
Worked example: Mexican-assembled bearings
A Mexican bearing producer with US-melt steel races, Chinese-sourced balls, Mexican grinding and assembly. 50,000 USD shipment.
| Charge | Rate | Base | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFN duty | 0 percent (USMCA, assume qualifying) | 50,000 | 0 |
| Section 122 (USMCA exempt) | 0 percent | 0 | 0 |
| AD (Mexico A-201-865 tapered roller if applicable; ball bearings not on Mexican AD) | 0 (ball bearings) | 0 | 0 |
| Section 232 derivative (steel races US-melt) | 0 (US-melt steel inside TRQ) | 0 | 0 |
| MPF | 0.3464 percent | 50,000 | 173.20 |
| Total | 173.20 |
Effective rate 0.35 percent. Mexican-assembled bearings with US-melt steel races are the cheapest landed cost option in the global market in 2026.
Section 232 derivative on bearings
Ball and roller bearings made primarily of steel sit on the expanded 2025 derivative annex. The applicable subheadings include 8482.10, 8482.20, 8482.30, 8482.40, 8482.50 (all the main bearing types).
The derivative rule applies Section 232 at 50 percent on the steel-content value portion only. Producer affidavit identifies the steel value share. For a typical ball bearing, steel content is 75 to 95 percent of total bearing value. The cage and grease/oil and any plastic components are the non-steel share.
Without the affidavit, default-rule applies 50 percent to the full bearing value, materially over-stating the duty.
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The LandedFees calculator handles 8482 with country-specific stacking, the active AD producer rates, the Section 232 derivative split with affidavit logic, and the KORUS / USMCA preferences. For Mexican-assembled bearings, the engine runs the USMCA RVC test on the input bill of materials.
Section 122 status as of June 20 2026
The May 7 2026 Court of International Trade ruling in Oregon v. United States (consolidated with Burlap and Barrel v. United States) struck down the Section 122 proclamation. The Federal Circuit issued an administrative stay on May 12 2026, so CBP is still collecting the duty pending appeal. Importers paying now should preserve protest rights and refund claims in case the government loses on the merits. The underlying Section 122 authority sunsets July 24 2026 under the statutory 150-day ceiling, regardless of the appeal outcome, unless Congress extends or a fresh proclamation restarts the clock.
Citations
- USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule heading 8482: https://hts.usitc.gov/?query=8482
- Commerce ADCVD orders: https://access.trade.gov
- USTR Section 301 List 1: https://ustr.gov
- Section 232 derivative annex expansion 2025: Federal Register
- KORUS tariff schedule: USTR
Frequently asked questions
What HTS subheading covers ball bearings?
HTS 8482.10 covers ball bearings specifically (deep groove, angular contact, self-aligning, thrust ball). Roller bearings are separate subheadings: 8482.20 tapered roller, 8482.30 spherical roller, 8482.40 needle roller, 8482.50 other cylindrical roller. Combined ball and roller assemblies classify by principal function.
Are bearings subject to AD/CVD?
Yes. Active US AD orders on ball bearings from China (A-570-064), Korea (A-580-880), Japan (A-588-804). Country-wide AD rates range from approximately 15 to 70 percent depending on order and producer. Always check the producer-specific rate in the Federal Register notice.
Are ball bearings on Section 232 derivative?
Yes, certain steel-content ball bearings fall into the expanded 2025 derivative annex. The Section 232 applies on the steel-value portion only with a producer affidavit. Without the affidavit, the default rule applies 50 percent to full value.
Is Section 301 on bearings?
Chinese-origin bearings fall on Section 301 List 1 (covering chapter 84 industrial inputs). Current rate 25 percent on Chinese origin. Stacked with AD and Section 122, total stacked duty on Chinese ball bearings often exceeds 80 percent.
What about USMCA on Mexican-assembled bearings?
USMCA chapter 84 rule of origin requires tariff shift plus RVC. Bearing producers with Mexican grinding and assembly using Korean races, Japanese balls, or Chinese cages typically fail the tariff shift and need 60 percent RVC. Few hit this threshold with imported components.
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