8482.99.35.00 - Parts of ball bearings (including parts of ball bearings with integral shafts) 🖩

This HTS category, 8482.99.35.00, encompasses a broad range of components that are exclusively designed for use in the construction or repair of ball bearings, excluding those specifically designated for tapered roller bearings. This includes, but is not limited to, individual balls, cages, races (inner and outer rings), seals, and shields, as well as more complex sub-assemblies that do not constitute a complete ball bearing unit. The defining characteristic of goods classified here is their integral role in the functionality of ball bearings, irrespective of their material composition, which can range from steel to ceramics.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 8482.99.45.00, is crucial for accurate classification. While both are subcategories of "Parts" under ball or roller bearings, 8482.99.35.00 specifically excludes any parts that are manufactured for or intended to be used in tapered roller bearings. Therefore, if a component is identified as being specifically designed for a tapered roller bearing, it would be classified under 8482.99.45.00, not this category. The residual category, 8482.99.65, would capture any remaining parts of ball or roller bearings not specifically classified elsewhere.

As this classification represents a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification of items within 8482.99.35.00 relies on the determination that the part is indeed for a ball bearing and is not for a tapered roller bearing, nor does it fall under any other more specific "other" designation. Practical classification will therefore involve an examination of the part's design, intended application, and interchangeability with components of standard ball bearings.