7225.50.11.30 - Of ball-bearing steel

This HTS classification, 7225.50.11.30, specifically covers flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, measuring 600 mm or more in width, that have undergone cold-rolling (cold-reduction) and are designated for use as ball-bearing steel. The "other alloy steel" designation indicates steels that, while not high-speed steel or tool steel, contain specific alloying elements intended to enhance properties crucial for bearing applications, such as hardness, wear resistance, and fatigue strength.

This category is distinguished from its siblings by the intended application of the steel. While 7225.50.11.10 covers cold-rolled products specifically of high-speed steel, and other categories would encompass general tool steel or other alloy compositions not specifically for bearings, this node isolates those cold-rolled alloy steels whose formulation and processing are tailored for the demanding environment of rolling-element bearings. The crucial determinant here is the inherent material composition and its suitability for manufacturing components like races, balls, or rollers in anti-friction bearings.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 7225.50.11.30 is final once the material meets the criteria of being flat-rolled, of a width 600 mm or more, cold-rolled, and specifically of an alloy steel composition suitable for ball-bearing applications. Importers should ensure that their documentation clearly specifies the intended use and material composition to support this classification.