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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of balls, needles, and rollers (bearing parts) (SITC 74691) totaled $8.7M in April 2026, traded with 32 countries.
Importers of Balls, Needles, and Rollers (Bearing Parts) paid $1.5M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $8.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLoose balls, needles, and rollers — the rolling elements of ball and roller bearings sold separately from assembled bearings — are classified here rather than under the finished bearing headings. Precision grade (measured in millionths of an inch or micrometers) is the primary commercial differentiator: aerospace and high-speed spindle applications demand Grade 3 or better, while industrial replacements may accept Grade 25 or coarser. These components are critical MRO inputs for bearing manufacturers and rebuilders, and their classification as parts rather than finished bearings affects both duty treatment and antidumping order applicability.
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Precision grade — defined by dimensional tolerances and surface finish per ABMA or ISO standards — determines suitability for end-use applications ranging from low-speed industrial equipment to aerospace gyroscopes. While grade does not directly change the SITC classification, it is a key variable in technical specifications that customs authorities may request to confirm the article is a bearing rolling element rather than a general steel ball or rod.
Not necessarily. Antidumping orders on finished ball bearings may or may not extend to loose rolling elements depending on the scope language of each specific order. Importers of balls, needles, or rollers should review the product description in any applicable order and, if uncertain, request a scope ruling from the US Department of Commerce before importation.
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