8483.30.80.65 - Other

This HTS category, 8483.30.80.65, encompasses plain shaft bearings that are designed to be fitted with a housing. These bearings are crucial components in various machinery, providing support and reducing friction for rotating shafts. They are characterized by their design where the bearing element itself is intended to be integrated or enclosed within a separate housing unit, which is often sold or manufactured as a distinct part.

Unlike the sibling category 8483.30.80.55, which specifically covers "Rod end bearings," this classification is broader. Rod end bearings are a specialized type of bearing with a spherical outer race and a threaded shank, designed for connecting moving parts and accommodating misalignment. This category, 8483.30.80.65, therefore, captures plain shaft bearings with housings that do not fit the specific characteristics of rod end bearings.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification here is on confirming that the plain shaft bearing requires a housing and is not a specialized type like a rod end bearing. Importers and exporters should ensure that the bearing's design and intended use align with the general definition of a plain shaft bearing that is meant to be housed, differentiating it from other bearing types or configurations within Chapter 84.