7228.30.20.00Bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel
HTS Code 7228.30.20.00 covers any article best defined as Base Metals and Articles of Base MetalIron and steelOther bars and rods of other alloy steel; angles, shapes and sections, of other alloy steel; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or nonalloy steel:Other bars and rods, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded:Of tool steel (other than high-speed steel):Of ball-bearing steel in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
Estimated Duty on 7228.30.20.00
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 21, 2026
- Total duty
- 57.5%
- $5,750.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 57.97%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $15,797.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper50%
- Section 301 – China7.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 7228.30.20.00
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- Free
- Special Rate of Duty
- —
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 29%
- Units of Quantity
- kg
- China57.5%
- Mexico50%
- Canada50%
- Vietnam50%
- Germany50%
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US Import Duty on HTS 7228.30.20.00 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00) from China pay 57.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%) and Section 301 – China (7.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 50%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Free |
| 57.5% |
| Mexico | Free |
| 50% |
| Canada | Free |
| 50% |
| Vietnam | Free |
| 50% |
| Germany | Free |
| 50% |
| Japan | Free |
| 50% |
| South Korea | Free |
| 50% |
| Taiwan | Free |
| 50% |
| India | Free |
| 50% |
| Ireland | Free |
| 50% |
| Italy | Free |
| 50% |
| Switzerland | Free |
| 50% |
| Thailand | Free |
| 50% |
| Malaysia | Free |
| 50% |
| United Kingdom | Free |
| 50% |
| France | Free |
| 50% |
| Indonesia | Free |
| 50% |
| Brazil | Free |
| 50% |
| Bangladesh | Free |
| 50% |
| Cambodia | Free |
| 50% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00) from China pay 57.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%) and Section 301 – China (7.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00) from Mexico pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00) from Canada pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00) from Vietnam pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00) from Germany pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00) from Japan pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00) from South Korea pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00) from Taiwan pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00) from India pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00) from Ireland pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00) from Italy pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00) from Switzerland pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00) from Thailand pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00) from Malaysia pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00) from United Kingdom pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00) from France pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00) from Indonesia pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00) from Brazil pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00) from Bangladesh pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00) from Cambodia pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
Duties on goods entered Oct 21, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 7228.30.20.00 From
In 2025 the US imported $4M of bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00), down 40% on 2024, mostly from China (71%), Japan (23%) and Germany (4%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | $3M | 71% | 49% | 57.5% |
| Japan | $911K | 23% | 2% | 50% |
| Germany | $169K | 4% | 135% | 50% |
| Italy | $33K | 1% | New | 50% |
| Sweden | $29K | 1% | 47% | 50% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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What does HTS code 7228.30.20.00 cover?
HTS code 7228.30.20.00 covers bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (Of ball-bearing steel), classified under Chapter 72 (Iron and steel) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.
What is the duty rate for HTS 7228.30.20.00?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 7228.30.20.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 29%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00) from China?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00) from China pay 57.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%) and Section 301 – China (7.5%).
What is the US tariff on bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00) from Vietnam pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
What is the US tariff on bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00) from Mexico?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel (HTS 7228.30.20.00) from Mexico pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
Where does the US import HTS 7228.30.20.00 from?
In 2025 the US imported $4M of bars and rods, of ball-bearing steel under HTS 7228.30.20.00, mostly from China (71%), Japan (23%) and Germany (4%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 7228.30.20.00?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 7228.30.20.00 is 50%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-21.
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