HS code for brake pads
The U.S. HS code for brake pads is usually 8708.30.50.40 (passenger car), with a 2.5% general duty and an estimated total of 27.5% from China and 27.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 232: Automobiles and parts (25%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%), Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%) may also apply, up to 52.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger car | 8708.30.50.40 | 2.5% | 27.5% |
- 8708.30.50.40: Brakes and servo-brakes; parts thereof / For other vehicles / Mounted brake linings
What decides the code
Mounted brake linings for passenger cars are classified under heading 8708, specifically subheading 8708.30.50.40 as parts of motor vehicles.
- The product is a mounted brake lining, meaning friction material fixed to a backing, which places it in subheading 8708.30 rather than a separate friction material heading.
- It is a part of a passenger car, a vehicle of headings 8701 to 8705, so heading 8708 applies.
- The lining is mounted rather than unmounted, which keeps it in 8708.30.50.40 instead of a heading for friction material in rolls or sheets.
Common mistakes
- Classifying brake pads under heading 6813 for friction material is wrong because mounted linings for motor vehicle brakes are provided for in heading 8708.
- Using heading 8708.30.50.40 for unmounted friction material in sheets or rolls is wrong because that heading covers mounted brake linings only.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 27.5% = 2.5% general + 25% Section 232: Automobiles and partsMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%), Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). Up to 52.5%.
- Vietnam
- 27.5% = 2.5% general + 25% Section 232: Automobiles and partsMay also apply: Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). Up to 27.5%.
For HTS 8708.30.50.40, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for brake pads?
The U.S. HTS code for brake pads is usually 8708.30.50.40 (passenger car). The first six digits, 8708.30, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on brake pads from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 8708.30.50.40 is 2.5%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 232: Automobiles and parts (25%)), the estimated total is 27.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%), Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 27.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.