Ball or roller bearings — HTS 8482
Ball or roller bearings, and parts thereof
Chapter 84 › Heading 8482
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8482 is a four-digit product category for ball bearings, roller bearings, and parts of those bearings. It groups products that reduce friction between moving parts, including complete bearings and certain bearing components. The heading is only the starting point; it does not by itself identify the complete tariff classification.
To reach the specific eight-digit HTSUS subheading, read the applicable subheading descriptions and identify the bearing’s design and construction. Common distinctions may include the type of bearing or roller, whether it is a complete bearing or a part, and the material or other technical features stated in the tariff schedule. Confirm that the product fits heading 8482 before relying on a lower-level code, and check the current HTSUS and relevant legal notes. A customs broker or classification specialist may be needed for unusual designs or incomplete parts.
What to check
- Identify whether the item is a complete ball bearing, a roller bearing, or a bearing part; do not classify all friction-reducing components as bearings.
- Record the bearing type and technical design, such as ball, cylindrical roller, tapered roller, needle roller, or another specified form.
- Verify the materials and construction of the bearing and its components against the wording of the candidate eight-digit subheadings.
- Use product drawings, dimensions, catalogs, and manufacturer specifications to support the classification rather than relying only on a sales description.
- Check the current HTSUS, section and chapter notes, and applicable CBP rulings; ask a customs professional to review ambiguous or multifunctional products.
HTS heading 8482 summary
Ball or roller bearings is a 4-digit product category containing 5 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8482.10 | Ball bearings |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8482.20.00 👉 | Tapered roller bearings, including cone and tapered roller assemblies | 5.8% | Free | 67% |
| 8482.30.00 👉 | Spherical roller bearings | 5.8% | Free | 67% |
| 8482.40.00.00 👉 | Needle roller bearings, including cage and needle roller assemblies | 5.8% | Free | 67% |
| 8482.50.00.00 👉 | Other cylindrical roller bearings, including cage and roller assemblies | 5.8% | Free | 67% |
| 8482.80.00 👉 | Other, including combined ball/roller bearings | 5.8% | Free | 67% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8482?
Ball or roller bearings, and parts thereof. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.