Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Balls, Needles, and Rollers for Ball or Roller Bearings (HS 848291) totaled $8.5M in August 2026, imported from 36 countries.
Importers of Balls, Needles, and Rollers for Ball or Roller Bearings paid $1.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.04% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRolling elements—the precision-ground balls, needles, tapered rollers, spherical rollers, and cylindrical rollers that are the functional core of bearing assemblies—are classified separately here when imported as components rather than as part of a finished bearing. Japan leads US import supply, with China and India also significant sources; Chinese-origin rolling elements are subject to Section 301 tariffs. The eight 10-digit lines segment by both element geometry and material, with alloy steel balls (8482910010) distinguished from non-alloy steel balls across two additional lines, and separate lines for needles (8482910040), tapered rollers (8482910050), spherical rollers (8482910070), other cylindrical rollers (8482910080), and residual roller types (8482910090). Grade and surface finish tolerances—governed by ABMA and ISO standards—are critical commercial specifications that affect both pricing and admissibility into precision bearing production.
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The US schedule separates alloy steel balls (8482910010) from non-alloy steel balls across distinct 10-digit lines. The distinction turns on the steel's chemical composition as defined in the HTS chapter notes—alloy steel contains specified minimum quantities of alloying elements such as chromium, manganese, or molybdenum. Importers should obtain mill certificates confirming the steel grade to support the correct line selection.
Rolling elements imported separately—whether for OEM production, aftermarket assembly, or MRO repair stock—classify under 8482.91 regardless of their intended end use, provided they are not already incorporated into a bearing assembly. End use does not change the classification; what matters is the physical condition of the goods at the time of importation. Finished bearings, even partially assembled, would be classified under the appropriate bearing heading.
Subheading 7 of 8 in heading 8482
Subheading 848291 · $8.5M of $278.3M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8482910010 | Alloy Steel Balls for Ball Bearings | $2.8M | 20.55% | 95.97% | $580K |
| 8482910050 | Tapered Rollers for Roller Bearings | $2.1M | 11.55% | 100.00% | $248K |
| 8482910080 | Other Cylindrical Rollers for Roller Bearings | $1.1M | 11.09% | 93.18% | $124K |
| 8482910070 | Spherical Rollers for Roller Bearings | $956K | 15.12% | 100.00% | $144K |
| 8482910040 | Needles for Needle Roller Bearings | $858K | 8.99% | 86.54% | $77K |
| 8482910090 | Rollers, NESOI, For Roller Bearings | $664K | 16.39% | 97.88% | $109K |
| 8482910030 | Balls for Ball Bearings, Except Alloy Steel, NESOI | $59K | 22.06% | 82.20% | $13K |
| 8482910015 | Bls for Bll Brngs, Copper/Coppr Ally As Stat Note 6 | $8K | 33.48% | 100.00% | $3K |
| 8482910020 | Balls for Ball Bearings, Except Alloy Steel | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China pays 41.2% duty; Spain 6.5%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
3.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 15.04% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$8.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$8.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $107.9M of Balls, Needles, and Rollers for Ball or Roller Bearings and exported $103.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.