8482.99.65.30 - For needle bearings

This HTS category, 8482.99.65.30, specifically designates parts for needle bearings. Needle bearings are a type of rolling-element bearing characterized by their cylindrical rollers that are thin and long relative to their diameter, resembling needles. The parts classified here would encompass components such as the needle rollers themselves, cages designed to retain and guide the needles, and races or housings specifically manufactured for needle bearing applications.

This classification distinguishes itself from its siblings by its focus solely on components integral to needle bearings. For example, 8482.99.65.10 covers parts for spherical roller bearings, which utilize barrel-shaped rollers and are designed for heavy radial and axial loads. Similarly, 8482.99.65.60 is reserved for parts of other cylindrical roller bearings, which employ cylindrical rollers of a greater diameter relative to their length than needle rollers, often used in high-speed applications. 8482.99.65.95, "Other," would capture parts for roller bearings not otherwise specified within this HTS heading.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 8482.99.65.30. Therefore, classification within this code relies on accurately identifying that the part in question is designed and intended for use in a needle bearing assembly, distinguishing it from parts intended for other types of roller bearings. The primary criterion for classification here is the specific design and function of the part in relation to the unique geometry of needle rollers and their associated components.