8482.10.50.08 - Thrust bearings

This category, HTS Code 8482.10.50.08, specifically covers **thrust bearings**. Thrust bearings are designed to support axial loads, meaning they handle forces that are parallel to the axis of rotation. Unlike radial bearings which support loads perpendicular to the axis of rotation, thrust bearings are specialized for applications where significant push or pull forces are present along the rotating shaft.

Within the broader classification of "Ball bearings," this code distinguishes itself from siblings like linear bearings (8482.10.50.12), which facilitate linear motion, and angular contact or radial bearings, which are designed for different load orientations. The primary distinguishing characteristic is the direction of the load they are engineered to manage.

As this node represents a leaf category within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 8482.10.50.08 hinges on a thorough understanding of a bearing's primary function: to resist axial forces. This encompasses a wide array of ball thrust bearings, regardless of size or specific design, as long as their principal load-carrying capability is in the thrust direction. Examples include single-direction thrust ball bearings and double-direction thrust ball bearings.