8482.80.00.60 - Combined ball and other cylindrical roller bearings

This HTS category, 8482.80.00.60, encompasses bearings that ingeniously combine both ball and cylindrical roller elements within a single unit. These combined bearings are designed to leverage the distinct advantages of each bearing type, offering enhanced load-carrying capacity and rotational precision for a variety of demanding applications. Typically found in heavy machinery, industrial equipment, and precision instruments, their construction allows them to support both radial and axial loads efficiently.

This classification specifically excludes bearings that combine ball elements with *spherical* rollers (classified under 8482.80.00.20) or *needle* rollers (classified under 8482.80.00.40). The key differentiator here is the presence of cylindrical rollers as the secondary roller element, alongside the ball bearings. If a combined bearing does not fit the specific combinations outlined in the sibling categories, and it is not a "combined ball and other cylindrical roller bearing," it would fall under the residual "Other" category at the 8482.80.00.80 level.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, the primary focus for classification within this code relies on the accurate identification of the bearing's construction, confirming the presence of both ball and cylindrical roller elements. The ultimate purpose and design of the bearing will align with the broader scope of combined bearing functionalities, supporting complex load scenarios beyond what a single type of rolling element could achieve alone.