Bearings; needle roller bearings

HS v2017 Code: 848240

About bearings; needle roller bearings

hs code 848240 covers needle roller bearings, a critical component in a wide range of industrial machinery and equipment. These bearings play a vital role in reducing friction and enabling smooth, efficient operation across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing. As a key input for numerous downstream industries, the needle roller bearing market is an important part of the broader global economy.

Production process

Needle roller bearings are produced through a multi-step manufacturing process. First, the inner and outer rings are formed, often from high-carbon chromium steel alloys. The needle rollers themselves are then precision-ground and heat-treated to achieve the desired hardness and durability. Finally, the complete bearing assembly is carefully inspected and packaged for distribution.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of hs code 848240 needle roller bearings include high-quality steel alloys, specialized grinding and heat-treatment equipment, and precision machining capabilities. Manufacturers in this industry also rely on a skilled workforce capable of executing the technical production steps to exacting standards.

Production outputs

Needle roller bearings produced under hs code 848240 are consumed by a wide range of downstream industries, including 870000 Vehicles, 848300 Transmission shafts, cranks, bearing housings, and 842123 Compressors. These bearings enable the smooth, efficient operation of critical machinery and equipment across the global economy.

Revisions to 848240

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 848240. The most recent 1 version of this code (848240) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 848240 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for bearings; needle roller bearings

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/84'>84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8482'>8482: Ball or roller bearings</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/848240'>848240: Bearings; needle roller bearings</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/848210'>848210: Ball bearings</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/848220'>848220: Bearings; tapered roller bearings, including cone and tapered roller assemblies</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/848230'>848230: Bearings; spherical roller bearings</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/848250'>848250: Bearings; cylindrical roller bearings n.e.c. in heading no. 8482</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/848280'>848280: Bearings; n.e.c. in heading no. 8482, including combined ball/roller</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/848291'>848291: Bearings; parts, balls, needles and rollers</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/848299'>848299: Bearings; parts, (other than balls, needles and rollers)</a>"]

    

    %% Color coordination by level

    classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px



  %% Apply classes
  class A level2
class B level4
class C level6
class D level6
class E level6
class F level6
class G level6
class H level6
class I level6
class J level6

  class C highlight

  %% class A level1
  %% class B,C level2
  %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2
  %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3
  %% class C highlight