Heading 6813

Friction material and articles thereof (for example, sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads), not mounted, for brakes, for clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, of other mineral substances or of cellulose, whether or not combined with textile or other materials

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Heading 6813 covers friction material and articles of friction material that are not mounted, used for brakes, clutches or similar applications, made with a basis of asbestos, other mineral substances or cellulose. The heading splits first by asbestos content: 6813.20 for material containing asbestos, and 6813.81 or 6813.89 for material not containing asbestos. Each of those groups then splits into brake linings and pads versus other articles, and within that into articles for use in civil aircraft versus other. All listed lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Products in this heading

Brake pads and brake linings of friction material, unmounted
Clutch facings and clutch discs
Friction washers and friction discs for machinery
Friction sheets, rolls and strips cut to size but not mounted
Brake segments and friction blocks
Friction material with a cellulose basis for brakes or clutches

How to choose the right subheading

Whether the material contains asbestos: 6813.20 if it does, 6813.81 or 6813.89 if it does not.
Whether the article is a brake lining or pad, or some other friction article such as a clutch facing or friction disc.
Whether the article is for use in civil aircraft, which has its own lines.
Whether the basis of a non-asbestos article is a mineral substance, which affects the aircraft lines under 6813.81 and 6813.89.
Whether the friction material is mounted on a support; mounted goods fall outside this heading.

Often confused with

Brake pads already mounted on a metal backing plate for a motor vehicle
Mounted brake parts are vehicle parts, not unmounted friction material.
Heading 8708
Asbestos woven fabric, clothing or gaskets
Fabricated asbestos fibers and articles of them are covered by 6812, not 6813.
Heading 6812
Asbestos-cement sheets and panels
Articles of asbestos-cement are classified in 6811.
Heading 6811
Grinding wheels and abrasive discs on a binder
Abrasive wheels for grinding or cutting are classified in 6804, not as friction material.
Heading 6804
Friction material combined with mica in sheet form
Worked mica and articles of mica go to 6814.
Heading 6814

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for brake linings containing asbestos?

Brake linings and pads containing asbestos are classified in 6813.20.00.10 when for use in civil aircraft and 6813.20.00.15 for other uses, both at a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on unmounted clutch facings that do not contain asbestos?

Unmounted friction articles other than brake linings and pads, not containing asbestos, are classified in 6813.89.00.10 for civil aircraft use with a mineral substance basis or 6813.89.00.50 for other, both at a general (MFN) rate of Free.

How do I classify brake pads that do not contain asbestos?

Brake linings and pads not containing asbestos go in 6813.81: 6813.81.00.10 for articles for use in civil aircraft with a basis of mineral substances, and 6813.81.00.50 for other. Both carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.