HSChapter 84

Needle Roller Bearings, Including Cage and Needle Roller Assemblies

Name: Needle Roller Bearings, Including Cage and Needle Roller Assemblies (HS 848240) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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$13.0MU.S. imports · April 2026HS 848240

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HSChapter 84

Needle Roller Bearings, Including Cage and Needle Roller Assemblies

$13.0MU.S. imports · April 2026HS 848240

U.S. imports of needle roller bearings, including cage and needle roller assemblies (HS 848240) totaled $13.0M in April 2026, traded with 28 countries.

Importers of Needle Roller Bearings, Including Cage and Needle Roller Assemblies paid $2.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 20% on $9.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Needle roller bearings use elongated cylindrical rollers with a high length-to-diameter ratio, enabling high radial load capacity in a compact radial envelope—a design feature that makes them indispensable in automotive transmissions, compressors, and two-stroke engines. Japan leads US import supply for this heading, followed by South Korea and Mexico, reflecting the deep integration of these components into Asian and North American automotive supply chains. The entire heading consolidates into a single 10-digit line (8482400000), so classification disputes typically center on whether an assembly qualifies as a complete needle bearing or should be broken out as separate parts under heading 8482.91 or 8482.99. Section 301 tariffs apply to shipments originating from China.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does a needle roller cage assembly classify under 8482.40 rather than as a part under 8482.91 or 8482.99?

A cage-and-needle-roller assembly classifies under 8482.40 when it is presented as a functional bearing unit—even without inner or outer rings—because CBP and the HS notes treat such assemblies as complete bearings. Loose needles or cages imported separately for repair stock are more likely to fall under 8482.91 (rolling elements) or 8482.99 (other parts). Consult a licensed customs broker to confirm the correct classification based on the specific assembly configuration.

What documentation is typically required to establish origin for needle roller bearings from South Korea or Mexico?

For South Korean shipments, a Certificate of Origin or a statement on the commercial invoice may support KORUS FTA preference claims, provided the goods meet the applicable tariff-shift rule. For Mexican-origin goods, a USMCA certification of origin is required to claim preferential treatment. In both cases, the manufacturer's country-of-origin declaration and production records should be retained for potential CBP verification.

U.S. imports of needle roller bearings, including cage and needle roller assemblies (HS 848240) totaled $13.0M in April 2026, traded with 28 countries.

Importers of Needle Roller Bearings, Including Cage and Needle Roller Assemblies paid $2.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 20% on $9.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Needle roller bearings use elongated cylindrical rollers with a high length-to-diameter ratio, enabling high radial load capacity in a compact radial envelope—a design feature that makes them indispensable in automotive transmissions, compressors, and two-stroke engines. Japan leads US import supply for this heading, followed by South Korea and Mexico, reflecting the deep integration of these components into Asian and North American automotive supply chains. The entire heading consolidates into a single 10-digit line (8482400000), so classification disputes typically center on whether an assembly qualifies as a complete needle bearing or should be broken out as separate parts under heading 8482.91 or 8482.99. Section 301 tariffs apply to shipments originating from China.

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

Imports: $13.0M; from 28 countries
Exports: $12.6M
Trade balance: Deficit of $353K; net importer

YTD $50.3M (April 2026) · 1.4K shipments/mo

Top trading partners

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Country	Imports	Exports	Balance
MEXICO	$1.8M	$6.5M	+$4.6M
JAPAN	$4.2M	$397K	-$3.8M
KOREA, SOUTH	$2.0M	$387K	-$1.6M
CHINA	$1.4M	$700K	-$717K
GERMANY	$1.5M	$205K	-$1.3M

MEXICO

Imports$1.8M

Exports$6.5M

Balance+$4.6M

JAPAN

Imports$4.2M

Exports$397K

Balance-$3.8M

KOREA, SOUTH

Imports$2.0M

Exports$387K

Balance-$1.6M

CHINA

Imports$1.4M

Exports$700K

Balance-$717K

GERMANY

Imports$1.5M

Exports$205K

Balance-$1.3M

Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

HTS Import Breakdown (HS10)

HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Code	Description	Import Value	Effective Tariff %	Duty Collected	Quantity	Unit
8482400000	NEEDLE ROLLER BEARINGS	$13.0M	20.22%	$2.0M	18.8M	NO

8482400000$13.0M

NEEDLE ROLLER BEARINGS

Tariff 20.22%18.8M no

Schedule B Export Breakdown (HS10)

HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.

Code	Description	Export Value	Quantity	Unit
8482400000	NEEDLE ROLLER BEARINGS	$12.6M	5.6M	NO

8482400000$12.6M

NEEDLE ROLLER BEARINGS

5.6M no

DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.

HS 847150

$25.4B

PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ADP MACHINES & UNITS

HS 847330

$11.9B

PORT DIGTL AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESS MACH NOT > 10 KG

HS 847130

$4.5B

AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING STORAGE UNITS, N.E.S.O.I

HS 847170

$2.2B

AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.

HS 847180

$1.6B

TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS

HS 841191

$1.5B

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