7226.92.30.30 - Of ball-bearing steel 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 34% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 7226.92.30.30, specifically designates flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, less than 600 mm in width, not further worked than cold-rolled, and crucially, made of ball-bearing steel. These are specialized steels characterized by their high hardness, wear resistance, and ability to withstand significant compressive loads, making them ideal for the manufacture of components such as rolling elements (balls, rollers) and races within bearings. The "other alloy steel" designation in the parent category signifies that while these steels contain alloying elements beyond basic carbon, they do not meet the specific criteria for other alloy steel subheadings.
This category is distinguished from its sibling, 7226.92.30.60, which covers "other" flat-rolled products of other alloy steel that are not of ball-bearing steel. The defining characteristic here is the explicit material composition. While both fall under the broader umbrella of cold-rolled, other alloy steel products of specific dimensions, the critical differentiator for this subheading is the presence of the precise metallurgical properties required for bearing applications.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification is specific enough to define the precise nature of the goods. Therefore, for classification purposes, it is essential to confirm that the flat-rolled product is indeed made from steel formulated and processed to meet the stringent requirements of ball-bearing manufacturing, as opposed to other types of alloy steels that might be cold-rolled to similar dimensions.