Chapter 84 is the core chapter in HS classification covering mechanical appliances and their parts, including power machinery, pumps, compressors, fans, bearings, gears, transmission devices, etc. Goods in this chapter are mostly industrial basic components, widely used in various types of machinery. When classifying for customs, attention must be paid to their functional principles and uses. If they are dedicated parts of specific machinery, they may be classified under the heading of the main machine rather than under the heading for general parts. Heading 8482 covers rolling bearings, including ball bearings, roller bearings (cylindrical rollers, tapered rollers, needle rollers, etc.) and bearing parts. These bearings are used to reduce friction and support rotating shafts, and are key components of mechanical transmission. Bearings under this heading may be declared separately or in combination with bearing housings, etc., but judgment must be made based on whether they constitute a complete bearing unit. The first 2 digits 84 represent Chapter 84, mechanical appliances; digits 3-4, 82, indicate the heading for rolling bearings; digits 5-6, 50, are the subheading, specifically referring to needle roller bearings. Needle roller bearings use slender needle rollers as rolling elements, have small radial dimensions and high load capacity, and are suitable for space-constrained applications. The subheading further distinguishes different structures, but 848250 uniformly covers needle roller bearings, whether or not they have an inner ring or outer ring. This commodity is a needle roller bearing, whose rolling elements are needle rollers with small diameter and large length, and it belongs to one type of rolling bearing. According to HS classification rules, rolling bearings are classified under 8482, and the specific subheading is divided according to the type of rolling element. Needle roller bearings correspond to 848250, rather than other roller bearings (such as cylindrical roller bearings 848230) or ball bearings (848210).
Chapter
Chapter 84 is the core chapter in HS classification covering mechanical appliances and their parts, including power machinery, pumps, compressors, fans, bearings, gears, transmission devices, etc. Goods in this chapter are mostly industrial basic components, widely used in various types of machinery. When classifying for customs, attention must be paid to their functional principles and uses. If they are dedicated parts of specific machinery, they may be classified under the heading of the main machine rather than under the heading for general parts.
Heading
Heading 8482 covers rolling bearings, including ball bearings, roller bearings (cylindrical rollers, tapered rollers, needle rollers, etc.) and bearing parts. These bearings are used to reduce friction and support rotating shafts, and are key components of mechanical transmission. Bearings under this heading may be declared separately or in combination with bearing housings, etc., but judgment must be made based on whether they constitute a complete bearing unit.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 84 represent Chapter 84, mechanical appliances; digits 3-4, 82, indicate the heading for rolling bearings; digits 5-6, 50, are the subheading, specifically referring to needle roller bearings. Needle roller bearings use slender needle rollers as rolling elements, have small radial dimensions and high load capacity, and are suitable for space-constrained applications. The subheading further distinguishes different structures, but 848250 uniformly covers needle roller bearings, whether or not they have an inner ring or outer ring.
Classification Basis
This commodity is a needle roller bearing, whose rolling elements are needle rollers with small diameter and large length, and it belongs to one type of rolling bearing. According to HS classification rules, rolling bearings are classified under 8482, and the specific subheading is divided according to the type of rolling element. Needle roller bearings correspond to 848250, rather than other roller bearings (such as cylindrical roller bearings 848230) or ball bearings (848210).
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: Declare the commodity name, which should accurately reflect the bearing type, such as 'needle roller bearing' or the specific model. Brand: Fill in the bearing brand, such as SKF, NSK, etc.; if there is no brand, fill in 'no brand'. Model: Fill in the specific model or specification, such as HK2020, NA4900, etc. Structure type: Indicate the structure of the needle roller bearing, such as drawn cup, solid ring, with inner ring, etc. Material: Fill in the material of the bearing rings and needle rollers, such as bearing steel, stainless steel, etc. Use: Explain the host machine or application scenario, such as automobile gearbox, construction machinery, etc. Dimensions: Fill in key dimensions such as inner diameter, outer diameter, and width, in millimeters. Product name: needle roller bearing; Brand: SKF; Model: HK2520; Structure type: drawn cup needle roller bearing; Material: bearing steel; Use: used in automobile gearbox; Dimensions: inner diameter 25 mm, outer diameter 32 mm, width 20 mm; Origin: Germany. Incorrectly classifying needle roller bearings under 848240 (needle roller bearings? Actually 848240 is needle roller bearings, but 848250 is other? Note: this code is 848250, and the subheading division must be confirmed. According to the HS, 848240 is needle roller bearings, but 848250 is specified here, which may be other roller bearings. Adjustment must be made according to the actual code. Failure to indicate whether an inner ring is included at the time of declaration, affecting classification. Ignoring brand and model, leading to customs questioning.
Product name
Declare the commodity name, which should accurately reflect the bearing type, such as 'needle roller bearing' or the specific model.
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring it as 'roller bearing' or the overly general 'bearing'.
Brand
Fill in the bearing brand, such as SKF, NSK, etc.; if there is no brand, fill in 'no brand'.
⚠️ Confusing brand with model, or omitting the brand.
Model
Fill in the specific model or specification, such as HK2020, NA4900, etc.
⚠️ Incomplete or incorrect model entry.
Structure type
Indicate the structure of the needle roller bearing, such as drawn cup, solid ring, with inner ring, etc.
⚠️ Failure to indicate whether it has an inner ring or outer ring.
Material
Fill in the material of the bearing rings and needle rollers, such as bearing steel, stainless steel, etc.
⚠️ Material is entered with vague expressions such as 'metal'.
Use
Explain the host machine or application scenario, such as automobile gearbox, construction machinery, etc.
⚠️ The use is entered too broadly, such as 'for machinery'.
Dimensions
Fill in key dimensions such as inner diameter, outer diameter, and width, in millimeters.
⚠️ Incorrect dimension units or omitted dimensions.
Example： Product name: needle roller bearing; Brand: SKF; Model: HK2520; Structure type: drawn cup needle roller bearing; Material: bearing steel; Use: used in automobile gearbox; Dimensions: inner diameter 25 mm, outer diameter 32 mm, width 20 mm; Origin: Germany.
Common Mistakes：
Incorrectly classifying needle roller bearings under 848240 (needle roller bearings? Actually 848240 is needle roller bearings, but 848250 is other? Note: this code is 848250, and the subheading division must be confirmed. According to the HS, 848240 is needle roller bearings, but 848250 is specified here, which may be other roller bearings. Adjustment must be made according to the actual code.
Failure to indicate whether an inner ring is included at the time of declaration, affecting classification.
Ignoring brand and model, leading to customs questioning.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is the type of rolling element of the bearing. The rolling elements of needle roller bearings are slender needle rollers, and the ratio of length to diameter is usually greater than 3. If the rolling element is a ball, classify under 848210; if it is a cylindrical roller, classify under 848230; if it is a tapered roller, classify under 848220. Needle roller bearings are classified under 848240 or 848250, depending on the subheading structure. Reference must be made to the Tariff and its notes to confirm the subheading division. 848210 Ball bearings: The rolling element is a ball, not a needle roller. 848230 Cylindrical roller bearings: The rolling element is a cylindrical roller, and the ratio of length to diameter is relatively small. 848240 Needle roller bearings: If 848240 is needle roller bearings, then 848250 may be other roller bearings and must be verified. 848280 Other rolling bearings: Includes rolling bearings not elsewhere specified, such as combination bearings. Confirm whether the rolling element is a needle roller Check whether it has an inner ring or outer ring Verify dimensions and load characteristics Confirm whether it belongs to bearing parts Refer to tariff notes and classification decisions
Basis
The core basis for classification is the type of rolling element of the bearing. The rolling elements of needle roller bearings are slender needle rollers, and the ratio of length to diameter is usually greater than 3. If the rolling element is a ball, classify under 848210; if it is a cylindrical roller, classify under 848230; if it is a tapered roller, classify under 848220. Needle roller bearings are classified under 848240 or 848250, depending on the subheading structure. Reference must be made to the Tariff and its notes to confirm the subheading division.
Confused Codes：
848210 - Ball bearings
The rolling element is a ball, not a needle roller.
848230 - Cylindrical roller bearings
The rolling element is a cylindrical roller, and the ratio of length to diameter is relatively small.
848240 - Needle roller bearings
If 848240 is needle roller bearings, then 848250 may be other roller bearings and must be verified.
848280 - Other rolling bearings
Includes rolling bearings not elsewhere specified, such as combination bearings.
Self-Check：
✓ Confirm whether the rolling element is a needle roller
✓ Check whether it has an inner ring or outer ring
✓ Verify dimensions and load characteristics
✓ Confirm whether it belongs to bearing parts
✓ Refer to tariff notes and classification decisions
❓ FAQ
How are needle roller bearings distinguished from cylindrical roller bearings? The main difference lies in the shape of the rolling elements: the needle rollers of needle roller bearings are slender, and the ratio of length to diameter is usually greater than 3, while the rollers of cylindrical roller bearings have a relatively small ratio of length to diameter. In addition, needle roller bearings have smaller radial dimensions and are suitable for space-constrained applications. What information is required for customs declaration of needle roller bearings? Declaration elements such as product name, brand, model, structure type, material, use, and dimensions are required, as well as basic documents such as invoices, packing lists, and contracts. If a certificate of origin is available, it may be provided to enjoy preferential tariff rates. Are HS codes for needle roller bearings globally uniform? The first 6 digits of the HS code are globally uniform, but countries may adjust the later digits. For example, China Customs' 10-digit code may differ from the U.S. HTS code. It is recommended to consult the customs tariff of the target country. How can the import tariff rate for needle roller bearings be checked? You may log on to the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use the customs classification advance ruling service, enter the HS code, and check the most-favored-nation rate, general rate, etc. Tariff rates change, so the latest announcement shall prevail. If needle roller bearings are imported as machine parts, are they still classified under 848250? According to the General Rules for classification, if needle roller bearings are general parts, they should be classified under 848250; if they are dedicated parts of a certain machine and that machine is specifically named in Chapter 84, they may be classified under the heading of the main machine. Judgment must be made based on the actual use. How should 'structure type' be filled in among the declaration elements for needle roller bearings? You may fill in 'drawn cup', 'solid ring', 'with inner ring', 'without inner ring', etc. If it is a combined structure, such as with a seal ring, this should also be indicated. Is the classification of needle roller bearings affected by material? Generally it is not affected by material; whether bearing steel or stainless steel, they are classified under 848250. However, if special materials such as ceramics are used, other headings may be involved and a specific analysis is required. How are imported used needle roller bearings declared? Used bearings may involve import prohibition or import restriction, and it must first be confirmed whether import is permitted. At the time of declaration, 'used' must be indicated, and a condition description must be provided. If permitted, they are still classified under 848250.
Q: How are needle roller bearings distinguished from cylindrical roller bearings?
A: The main difference lies in the shape of the rolling elements: the needle rollers of needle roller bearings are slender, and the ratio of length to diameter is usually greater than 3, while the rollers of cylindrical roller bearings have a relatively small ratio of length to diameter. In addition, needle roller bearings have smaller radial dimensions and are suitable for space-constrained applications.
Q: What information is required for customs declaration of needle roller bearings?
A: Declaration elements such as product name, brand, model, structure type, material, use, and dimensions are required, as well as basic documents such as invoices, packing lists, and contracts. If a certificate of origin is available, it may be provided to enjoy preferential tariff rates.
Q: Are HS codes for needle roller bearings globally uniform?
A: The first 6 digits of the HS code are globally uniform, but countries may adjust the later digits. For example, China Customs' 10-digit code may differ from the U.S. HTS code. It is recommended to consult the customs tariff of the target country.
Q: How can the import tariff rate for needle roller bearings be checked?
A: You may log on to the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use the customs classification advance ruling service, enter the HS code, and check the most-favored-nation rate, general rate, etc. Tariff rates change, so the latest announcement shall prevail.
Q: If needle roller bearings are imported as machine parts, are they still classified under 848250?
A: According to the General Rules for classification, if needle roller bearings are general parts, they should be classified under 848250; if they are dedicated parts of a certain machine and that machine is specifically named in Chapter 84, they may be classified under the heading of the main machine. Judgment must be made based on the actual use.
Q: How should 'structure type' be filled in among the declaration elements for needle roller bearings?
A: You may fill in 'drawn cup', 'solid ring', 'with inner ring', 'without inner ring', etc. If it is a combined structure, such as with a seal ring, this should also be indicated.
Q: Is the classification of needle roller bearings affected by material?
A: Generally it is not affected by material; whether bearing steel or stainless steel, they are classified under 848250. However, if special materials such as ceramics are used, other headings may be involved and a specific analysis is required.
Q: How are imported used needle roller bearings declared?
A: Used bearings may involve import prohibition or import restriction, and it must first be confirmed whether import is permitted. At the time of declaration, 'used' must be indicated, and a condition description must be provided. If permitted, they are still classified under 848250.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.