Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Needle Roller Bearings, Including Cage and Needle Roller Assemblies (HS 848240) totaled $12.9M in August 2026, imported from 38 countries.
Importers of Needle Roller Bearings, Including Cage and Needle Roller Assemblies paid $2.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.80% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataNeedle 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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1.5K import shipments a month
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.
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.
Subheading 6 of 8 in heading 8482
Subheading 848240 · $12.9M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8482400000 | Needle Roller Bearings | $13.9M | 15.80% | 78.98% | $2.2M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8482400000 | Needle Roller Bearings | $13.5M |
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
Japan and Mexico together supply 43% of it. China pays 48.0% duty; Mexico 4.1%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
22.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 15.80% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$12.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$13.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $152.2M of Needle Roller Bearings, Including Cage and Needle Roller Assemblies and exported $156.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.