7304.51.10.00 - Suitable for use in the manufacture of ball or roller bearings 🖩
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 subcategory, 7304.51.10.00, specifically classifies seamless tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles of iron or steel that are of other alloy steel, have a circular cross-section, and have undergone cold-drawing or cold-rolling processes. The defining characteristic of this particular classification is their suitability for use in the manufacture of ball or roller bearings. This indicates a specific functional requirement and a precision finish or tolerance that is crucial for bearing components.
This category is distinguished from its sibling, 7304.51.50, which covers "Other" tubes and pipes of similar construction (seamless, circular cross-section, other alloy steel, cold-drawn or cold-rolled) but *without* the specific designation for bearing manufacturing. Therefore, the presence of a demonstrable end-use or inherent characteristic that makes the article suitable for bearing production is the key differentiator for 7304.51.10.00.
As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level hinges on the precise combination of material (other alloy steel), manufacturing process (cold-drawn or cold-rolled), form (circular cross-section, seamless), and crucially, the intended or demonstrated end-use for ball or roller bearings. Importers must be able to substantiate this specific suitability to correctly classify goods under this heading.