Balls, needles and rollers (HS 848291)
Balls, needles and rollers (HS 848291) has 17,731 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jun 2018 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Balls, needles and rollers is SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA INC, with 2,827 shipments, followed by DUNCAN DISTRIBUTION CENTER THE TIMK and MASCOT PLANT. The leading supplier is SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO, with 2,533 shipments, followed by TIMKEN INDIA LIMITED and PEER BEARING CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and GERMANY, arriving primarily at CHARLESTON, SC. Import volume has held steady over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/848291-balls-needles-and-rollers
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Balls, needles and rollers (HS 848291), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO → SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA INC with 2,490 shipments, followed by TIMKEN INDIA LIMITED → MASCOT PLANT (551) and TIMKEN INDIA LIMITED → DUNCAN DISTRIBUTION CENTER THE TIMK (507).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA INC | 2,827 |
| DUNCAN DISTRIBUTION CENTER THE TIMK | 596 |
| MASCOT PLANT | 551 |
| CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS | 450 |
| NSK CORP | 405 |
| THE TIMKEN CO | 349 |
| SKF USA INC | 321 |
| ADVANCED LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS LLC | 318 |
| AS BOSCH FLORENCE KY | 311 |
| GENERAL BEARING A DIVISION OF SKF U | 277 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO | 2,533 |
| TIMKEN INDIA LIMITED | 1,767 |
| PEER BEARING CO LTD | 585 |
| TIMKEN POLSKA SP Z O O | 486 |
| JINGYUAN | 452 |
| NAKANISHI METAL WORKS CO LTD | 408 |
| TIMKEN ENGINEERING AND RESEARCH INDIA PVT LTD | 382 |
| TIANSHUI HAILIN IMPORT & EXPORT C | 346 |
| TIANSHUI HAILIN IMPORT & EXPORT CORP | 335 |
| CHANGSHAN PEER BEARING CO LTD | 325 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 7,138 |
| GERMANY | 3,890 |
| INDIA | 1,792 |
| JAPAN | 1,100 |
| TAIWAN | 634 |
| SINGAPORE | 548 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 472 |
| SRI LANKA | 450 |
| POLAND | 364 |
| ITALY | 185 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHARLESTON, SC | 4,470 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 3,123 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 2,801 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 2,444 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 1,780 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 954 |
| TACOMA, WA | 521 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 491 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 374 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 224 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 848291 — Balls, needles and rollers. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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More products under HS 8482
Other six-digit codes in HS 8482: Ball or roller bearings, and parts thereof, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Balls, needles and rollers
Who imports Balls, needles and rollers (HS 848291)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Balls, needles and rollers include SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA INC, DUNCAN DISTRIBUTION CENTER THE TIMK, MASCOT PLANT, CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, and NSK CORP.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Balls, needles and rollers?
SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA INC is the largest U.S. importer of Balls, needles and rollers (HS 848291), with 2,827 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Balls, needles and rollers?
Leading suppliers shipping Balls, needles and rollers (HS 848291) to the U.S. include SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO, TIMKEN INDIA LIMITED, PEER BEARING CO LTD, TIMKEN POLSKA SP Z O O, and JINGYUAN.
How many U.S. shipments of Balls, needles and rollers are there?
ImportDoor has 17,731 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 848291, spanning Jun 2018 to Aug 2026.
Where is Balls, needles and rollers imported from?
Balls, needles and rollers is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, GERMANY, and INDIA.
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