8482.20.00.40 - With cups having an outside diameter not exceeding 102 mm

This HTS category, 8482.20.00.40, specifically covers tapered roller bearings where the cup component has an outside diameter that does not exceed 102 millimeters (approximately 4 inches). These bearings are characterized by their conical raceways and rollers, designed to accommodate both radial and axial loads simultaneously. They are typically found in applications where robust load-bearing capacity and precise rotational control are required, such as in automotive wheel hubs, heavy machinery, and industrial equipment.

Distinguishing this classification from its siblings is crucial for accurate reporting. While all fall under tapered roller bearings with cup and cone assemblies entered as a set, this category is defined by its size constraint on the cup's outside diameter (≤ 102 mm). Sibling categories, such as 8482.20.00.61, 8482.20.00.64, and 8482.20.00.67, differentiate based on larger outside diameter ranges for the cup (exceeding 102 mm up to 203 mm, exceeding 203 mm up to 305 mm, and other unspecified sizes, respectively). Therefore, the precise measurement of the cup's outside diameter is the key determinant for correct classification within this group.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories for this specific code. Classification ceases at this level, meaning goods meeting the criteria of "tapered roller bearings, including cone and tapered roller assemblies, cup and cone assemblies entered as a set, other, with cups having an outside diameter not exceeding 102 mm" will be assigned to this code directly. This highlights the importance of correctly identifying the type of bearing, its assembly, and the critical measurement of the cup's outside diameter to ensure compliance.