8482.10 - Ball bearings:
Sub-classifications
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8482 1010
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8482 1010 40
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8482 1050
Overview
This HTS category, 8482.10, specifically encompasses ball bearings, which are mechanical devices designed to reduce rotational friction. These bearings utilize spherical balls as rolling elements to maintain separation between moving parts, allowing for rotation with minimal resistance. They are a fundamental component in a wide array of machinery and equipment where smooth and efficient motion is required, from automotive components to industrial machinery and consumer electronics.
While other subheadings within 8482.20 onwards cover different types of roller bearings (tapered, spherical, needle, and cylindrical), this category is exclusively dedicated to bearings that employ balls as their primary rolling element. The key differentiator lies in the shape of the rolling element; ball bearings are characterized by their spherical nature, whereas roller bearings utilize cylindrical or tapered rollers.
Within the 8482.10 classification, two distinct subcategories exist to provide further specificity. The first, 8482.10.10, covers ball bearings that feature an integral shaft. This means the shaft is a single, continuous piece with the inner race of the bearing. The second subcategory, 8482.10.50, serves as a residual category for all other types of ball bearings not specifically mentioned, representing the vast majority of standard ball bearing configurations.