8482.99 - Other:

This HTS category, 8482.99, encompasses a variety of parts for ball or roller bearings that are not specifically covered by other subheadings within the 8482.90 heading. While the parent heading covers bearings and their parts generally, and the sibling category 8482.91.00 specifically enumerates balls, needles, and rollers, this designation serves as a residual category for all other bearing components. This would include items such as cages or retainers that hold the rolling elements in place, seals, shields, and any other miscellaneous parts crucial to the assembly and function of a bearing.

The distinction from the sibling category 8482.91.00 is critical for accurate classification. Category 8482.91.00 is reserved solely for the rolling elements themselves – the balls, needles, or rollers. In contrast, 8482.99.00 is for components that are not the rolling elements but are still integral to the bearing's operation. This ensures that components like the metal or plastic structure that guides and separates the rolling elements (the cage or retainer) are correctly classified under this subheading.

This category further distinguishes itself by serving as a holding place for parts not otherwise specified. Its subcategories will typically break down these remaining components into more specific types, such as inner and outer rings or races, and a final "other" category for any remaining miscellaneous parts not fitting into the more granular sub-classifications. This hierarchical structure allows for precise classification based on the specific nature and function of the bearing part being imported or exported.