Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Housed Bearings Incorporating Ball or Roller Bearings (HS 848320) totaled $16.3M in August 2026.
Importers of Housed Bearings Incorporating Ball or Roller Bearings paid $4.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 31.53% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHoused bearings—complete bearing units pre-mounted in a cast or fabricated housing ready for direct installation—serve as maintenance-friendly solutions in conveyor systems, agricultural equipment, and general industrial machinery, eliminating the need for separate housing procurement and alignment. Mexico leads US import supply for this heading, followed by China and Germany, a sourcing pattern that reflects both USMCA-integrated manufacturing and broad global production capacity. The US schedule distinguishes flange, take-up, cartridge, and hanger unit configurations from other housed bearing types, and further separates ball-bearing from roller-bearing internals across six 10-digit lines. Chinese-origin shipments are subject to Section 301 tariffs, and importers should confirm whether a unit is presented as a housed bearing or as a bearing housing with a separately imported bearing, as the latter would split across headings 8482 and 8483.30.
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1.8K import shipments a month
Both pillow block (plummer block) and flange-type units classify under 8483.20 as housed bearings, but the US schedule separates flange, take-up, cartridge, and hanger units (8483204040 for ball, 8483204080 for roller) from other housed bearing configurations (8483208040 and 8483208080). The physical mounting geometry—whether the housing mounts via a flange plate, a take-up frame, or a standard foot—determines the correct 10-digit line.
If the housing and bearing are invoiced and presented as a set intended to be assembled, CBP may treat them as a composite good classifiable as a housed bearing under 8483.20 under GRI 3(b). However, if they are clearly sold and documented as separate components, the bearing would classify under the appropriate 8482 heading and the housing under 8483.30. Importers should ensure commercial documentation reflects the actual transaction structure to avoid classification disputes.
Subheading 7 of 7 in heading 8483
Subheading 848320 · $16.3M of $760.4M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8483208040 | Housed Bearings, NESOI, Incorporatng Ball Bearings | $3.9M | 32.77% | 95.52% | $1.3M |
| 8483204040 | Flange, Take-Up, Cartridge & Hanger Units W Ball Brg | $4.0M | 34.95% | 97.82% | $1.4M |
| 8483204080 | Flange, Take-Up, Cartridge & Hanger Units W Roll Brg | $2.7M | 26.91% | 98.67% | $717K |
| 8483208080 | Housed Bearings, NESOI, Incorprtng Roller Bearings | $2.4M | 29.04% | 97.58% | $708K |
Flange, Take-Up, Cartridge & Hanger Units W Ball Brg
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8483200050 | Housed Bearings Incorporating Roller Bearings | $8.4M |
| 8483200010 | Housed Bearings Incorporating Ball Bearings | $7.9M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$12.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$16.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $164.4M of Housed Bearings Incorporating Ball or Roller Bearings and exported $148.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Canada and Mexico together take 58% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
2.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 31.53% of imports for consumption.