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HS HEADING 6813

Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted; for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, other mineral substances, or cellulose

6-digit subheadings (3)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

6813.20

Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted; for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos

6813.81

Brake linings and pads; with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos)

6813.89

Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted; for clutches or the like (not brake linings and pads), with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos)

Chapter 68 classification notes

Chapter 68 includes asbestos-containing articles which are prohibited for personal-use imports in most destinations under occupational health rules.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Asbestos-cement vs. fibre-cement (modern non-asbestos) — same heading, different conformity rules.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 68

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