Chapter 84 is the core chapter in HS classification covering machinery, mechanical appliances and their parts, including power machinery, agricultural machinery, machine tools, office equipment, bearings, transmission devices, etc. Goods in this chapter generally have power drive or motion transmission functions, distinguishing them from electrical equipment in Chapter 85. Heading 8482 specifically refers to rolling bearings, which are fundamental components of mechanical transmission. Heading 8482 covers all rolling bearings, including ball bearings, roller bearings, needle roller bearings, etc., regardless of their application field. This heading is subdivided by bearing type and structure, such as 848210 ball bearings, 848220 tapered roller bearings, 848230 spherical roller bearings, 848240 needle roller bearings, 848250 cylindrical roller bearings, 848280 other bearings. 848280 serves as a residual subheading, including rolling bearings not elsewhere specified. First 2 digits 84 = Chapter 84 machinery; digits 3-4 82 = heading 8482 rolling bearings; digits 5-6 80 = subheading 848280 other bearings. This subheading is a residual item, covering rolling bearings not specifically listed, such as combination bearings, specially structured bearings, etc. Note: 848280 refers only to rolling bearings, not including plain bearings (classified under 8483). The goods are rolling bearings, but are not specifically listed under 848210-848250 as ball bearings, tapered roller bearings, spherical roller bearings, needle roller bearings or cylindrical roller bearings. Therefore, they are classified under 848280 other bearings. If they were plain bearings, they would be classified under 8483; if they were bearing parts, they would be classified under the parts subheadings of 8482 or 8483.
Chapter
Chapter 84 is the core chapter in HS classification covering machinery, mechanical appliances and their parts, including power machinery, agricultural machinery, machine tools, office equipment, bearings, transmission devices, etc. Goods in this chapter generally have power drive or motion transmission functions, distinguishing them from electrical equipment in Chapter 85. Heading 8482 specifically refers to rolling bearings, which are fundamental components of mechanical transmission.
Heading
Heading 8482 covers all rolling bearings, including ball bearings, roller bearings, needle roller bearings, etc., regardless of their application field. This heading is subdivided by bearing type and structure, such as 848210 ball bearings, 848220 tapered roller bearings, 848230 spherical roller bearings, 848240 needle roller bearings, 848250 cylindrical roller bearings, 848280 other bearings. 848280 serves as a residual subheading, including rolling bearings not elsewhere specified.
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 84 = Chapter 84 machinery; digits 3-4 82 = heading 8482 rolling bearings; digits 5-6 80 = subheading 848280 other bearings. This subheading is a residual item, covering rolling bearings not specifically listed, such as combination bearings, specially structured bearings, etc. Note: 848280 refers only to rolling bearings, not including plain bearings (classified under 8483).
Classification Basis
The goods are rolling bearings, but are not specifically listed under 848210-848250 as ball bearings, tapered roller bearings, spherical roller bearings, needle roller bearings or cylindrical roller bearings. Therefore, they are classified under 848280 other bearings. If they were plain bearings, they would be classified under 8483; if they were bearing parts, they would be classified under the parts subheadings of 8482 or 8483.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: Declare the commodity name, which should accurately reflect the bearing type, such as 'other rolling bearings'. Brand: Fill in the brand or manufacturer name of the bearing; if no brand, fill in 'no brand'. Model: Fill in the specific model or specification code of the bearing. Structure Type: Indicate the bearing structure, such as 'rolling bearing', 'combination bearing', etc. Use: Fill in the application field or host machine name of the bearing. Material: Fill in the material of the bearing rings and rolling elements, such as 'bearing steel'. With Housing or Not: Indicate whether it has a bearing housing; housed bearings may be classified under 8483. Product Name: Other rolling bearings; Brand: SKF; Model: 22222 EK; Structure Type: Rolling bearing (spherical roller); Use: For mining machinery vibrating screens; Material: Bearing steel; With Housing or Not: Without housing. Mistakenly classifying plain bearings under 848280, when they should actually be classified under 8483. Housed bearings not indicated, which may be classified under 8483. Bearing parts (such as balls) should be classified under the parts subheadings of 8482, not 848280.
Product Name
Declare the commodity name, which should accurately reflect the bearing type, such as 'other rolling bearings'.
⚠️ Writing only 'bearing' without distinguishing rolling/plain.
Brand
Fill in the brand or manufacturer name of the bearing; if no brand, fill in 'no brand'.
⚠️ Confusing brand with model, or omitting it.
Model
Fill in the specific model or specification code of the bearing.
⚠️ Incomplete or incorrect model entry.
Structure Type
Indicate the bearing structure, such as 'rolling bearing', 'combination bearing', etc.
⚠️ Incorrectly filling in as 'plain bearing'.
Use
Fill in the application field or host machine name of the bearing.
⚠️ Use description too general, such as 'for machinery'.
Material
Fill in the material of the bearing rings and rolling elements, such as 'bearing steel'.
⚠️ Material entry not specific.
With Housing or Not
Indicate whether it has a bearing housing; housed bearings may be classified under 8483.
⚠️ Ignoring the housed condition leading to classification errors.
Example： Product Name: Other rolling bearings; Brand: SKF; Model: 22222 EK; Structure Type: Rolling bearing (spherical roller); Use: For mining machinery vibrating screens; Material: Bearing steel; With Housing or Not: Without housing.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying plain bearings under 848280, when they should actually be classified under 8483.
Housed bearings not indicated, which may be classified under 8483.
Bearing parts (such as balls) should be classified under the parts subheadings of 8482, not 848280.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core classification basis: First determine whether it is a rolling bearing; if so, classify under 8482; then determine based on bearing type whether it falls under the specific listings of 848210-848250; if none match, classify under 848280. Attention must be paid to the distinction between bearings and bearing parts, and whether they have attachments such as bearing housings. 848210 Ball bearings: 848210 specifically refers to ball bearings, with balls as rolling elements; 848280 is for other rolling bearings, with non-ball rolling elements or special structures. 848250 Cylindrical roller bearings: 848250 specifically refers to cylindrical roller bearings; 848280 includes other rolling bearings not elsewhere specified, such as combination bearings. 848330 Plain bearings: 848330 is plain bearings, without rolling elements; 848280 is rolling bearings, with rolling elements. 848390 Bearing parts: 848390 is plain bearing parts; 848280 is complete rolling bearings, not parts. Is it a rolling bearing? Does it belong to ball, tapered, spherical, needle or cylindrical roller bearings? Does it have a bearing housing? Is it a bearing part? Is it used for a specific machine (such as automotive wheel hubs)?
Basis
Core classification basis: First determine whether it is a rolling bearing; if so, classify under 8482; then determine based on bearing type whether it falls under the specific listings of 848210-848250; if none match, classify under 848280. Attention must be paid to the distinction between bearings and bearing parts, and whether they have attachments such as bearing housings.
Confused Codes：
848210 - Ball bearings
848210 specifically refers to ball bearings, with balls as rolling elements; 848280 is for other rolling bearings, with non-ball rolling elements or special structures.
848250 - Cylindrical roller bearings
848250 specifically refers to cylindrical roller bearings; 848280 includes other rolling bearings not elsewhere specified, such as combination bearings.
848330 - Plain bearings
848330 is plain bearings, without rolling elements; 848280 is rolling bearings, with rolling elements.
848390 - Bearing parts
848390 is plain bearing parts; 848280 is complete rolling bearings, not parts.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it a rolling bearing?
✓ Does it belong to ball, tapered, spherical, needle or cylindrical roller bearings?
✓ Does it have a bearing housing?
✓ Is it a bearing part?
✓ Is it used for a specific machine (such as automotive wheel hubs)?
❓ FAQ
What is the difference between 848280 and 848210? 848210 specifically refers to ball bearings, with balls as rolling elements; 848280 is the residual subheading for other rolling bearings, including rolling bearings not elsewhere specified, such as combination bearings, specially structured bearings, etc. If the bearing is a ball bearing, it should be classified under 848210 first. Which code should housed bearings be classified under? Housed bearings are usually classified under 8483, because they have a bearing housing and constitute a housed bearing assembly. However, if only the bearing itself is declared without the housing, it is classified under 8482. It is recommended to judge based on the actual declared state. How to determine whether a bearing is rolling or plain? Rolling bearings have rolling elements (balls or rollers) and operate through rolling friction; plain bearings have no rolling elements and operate through sliding friction. The structure or model can be examined; rolling bearing models often contain letters such as '6204'. Should bearing parts be classified under 848280? No. Bearing parts such as balls, cages, etc., should be classified under the parts subheadings of 8482 (such as 848291, 848299), not 848280. 848280 refers only to complete other rolling bearings. What are the declaration elements for 848280? Typically include product name, brand, model, structure type, use, material, with housing or not, etc. Specific requirements are subject to customs requirements; it is recommended to refer to the 'Customs Import and Export Commodity Specification Declaration Catalog of the People's Republic of China'. How to inquire about the tariff rate for imported bearings? You can check the 'Import and Export Tariff' published by the General Administration of Customs or inquire through the 'Internet + Customs' platform. Tariff rates vary by country, trade agreements, etc.; it is recommended to refer to the latest tariff. Does 848280 include ceramic bearings? Yes, ceramic bearings that are rolling bearings and not listed under other subheadings can be classified under 848280. However, attention must be paid to material declaration; ceramic bearings may involve other regulatory conditions. What are the consequences of classification errors? Classification errors may lead to false declaration, facing risks such as customs administrative penalties, tax recovery, fines, etc. It is recommended that enterprises strengthen classification review and apply for advance classification when necessary.
Q: What is the difference between 848280 and 848210?
A: 848210 specifically refers to ball bearings, with balls as rolling elements; 848280 is the residual subheading for other rolling bearings, including rolling bearings not elsewhere specified, such as combination bearings, specially structured bearings, etc. If the bearing is a ball bearing, it should be classified under 848210 first.
Q: Which code should housed bearings be classified under?
A: Housed bearings are usually classified under 8483, because they have a bearing housing and constitute a housed bearing assembly. However, if only the bearing itself is declared without the housing, it is classified under 8482. It is recommended to judge based on the actual declared state.
Q: How to determine whether a bearing is rolling or plain?
A: Rolling bearings have rolling elements (balls or rollers) and operate through rolling friction; plain bearings have no rolling elements and operate through sliding friction. The structure or model can be examined; rolling bearing models often contain letters such as '6204'.
Q: Should bearing parts be classified under 848280?
A: No. Bearing parts such as balls, cages, etc., should be classified under the parts subheadings of 8482 (such as 848291, 848299), not 848280. 848280 refers only to complete other rolling bearings.
Q: What are the declaration elements for 848280?
A: Typically include product name, brand, model, structure type, use, material, with housing or not, etc. Specific requirements are subject to customs requirements; it is recommended to refer to the 'Customs Import and Export Commodity Specification Declaration Catalog of the People's Republic of China'.
Q: How to inquire about the tariff rate for imported bearings?
A: You can check the 'Import and Export Tariff' published by the General Administration of Customs or inquire through the 'Internet + Customs' platform. Tariff rates vary by country, trade agreements, etc.; it is recommended to refer to the latest tariff.
Q: Does 848280 include ceramic bearings?
A: Yes, ceramic bearings that are rolling bearings and not listed under other subheadings can be classified under 848280. However, attention must be paid to material declaration; ceramic bearings may involve other regulatory conditions.
Q: What are the consequences of classification errors?
A: Classification errors may lead to false declaration, facing risks such as customs administrative penalties, tax recovery, fines, etc. It is recommended that enterprises strengthen classification review and apply for advance classification when necessary.
⚠️ 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.