8482.10.50.04 - Unground bearings

HTS Code 8482.10.50.04 specifically classifies unground ball bearings. These are ball bearings that have not undergone the final grinding and polishing processes to achieve the precise tolerances and surface finishes required for most finished bearing applications. While they share the fundamental characteristic of having rolling elements in the form of balls and are designed for rotational motion, their unfinished state differentiates them from finished bearings used directly in machinery.

This category is distinct from other classifications within the broader "Ball bearings" grouping by its focus on the intermediate stage of production. Unground bearings are typically intended for further processing or are used in applications where high precision is not a critical requirement. The key distinguishing factor is the absence of the final, precision grinding operations that define finished bearings.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS classification structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 8482.10.50.04 relies on the precise determination that the item is a ball bearing and that it has not undergone the final grinding process. Importers should be prepared to provide documentation or evidence to support the unground status of the bearings if requested by customs authorities.