# European Union tariff lines under HS 6813.89

> The European Union tariff splits HS 6813.89 (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, not containing asbestos: Other) into 3 national lines: 6813 89 00 05 (for use in civil aircraft), 6813 89 00 20 (friction material, of a thickness of less than 20 mm, not mounted, for use in the manufacture of friction components) and 6813 89 00 90 (other).

Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/681389
Last updated: 11 October 2026

[Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) / [Chapter 68](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/68) / [6813.89](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/681389)

## Key facts

- HS subheading: [6813.89](https://border.bot/hs-codes/681389)
- National lines: 3
- Import VAT/GST in the European Union: VAT 21%
- De minimis in the European Union: Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged
- Tariff: [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union)
- Chapter: 68: Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials

## European Union lines under 6813.89

The European Union tariff splits HS 6813.89 (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, not containing asbestos: Other) into 3 national lines: 6813 89 00 05 (for use in civil aircraft), 6813 89 00 20 (friction material, of a thickness of less than 20 mm, not mounted, for use in the manufacture of friction components) and 6813 89 00 90 (other).

- [6813 89 00 05](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/6813890005) Not containing asbestos, Other, For use in civil aircraft
- [6813 89 00 20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/6813890020) Not containing asbestos, Other, Other, Friction material, of a thickness of less than 20 mm, not mounted, for use in the manufacture of friction components. Duty (MFN): 2.7%
- [6813 89 00 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/6813890090) Not containing asbestos, Other. Duty (MFN): 2.7%

## Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union

The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%.

From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value.

## In other countries

National tariff lines under 6813.89 are live on border.bot for the United States (2 lines, also used by 1 other country).

- [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/681389): 2 lines, used by 1 other country
- [The Harmonized System text for 6813.89](https://border.bot/hs-codes/681389)

- Previous subheading: [6813.81](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/681381) Not containing asbestos
- Next subheading: [6814.10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/681410) Plates, sheets and strips of agglomerated or reconstituted mica, whether or not on a support

## Frequently asked questions

### How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 6813.89?

The European Union tariff splits HS 6813.89 (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, not containing asbestos: Other) into 3 national lines: 6813 89 00 05 (for use in civil aircraft), 6813 89 00 20 (friction material, of a thickness of less than 20 mm, not mounted, for use in the manufacture of friction components) and 6813 89 00 90 (other).

## Sources and updates

The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026.

The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.

Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.

Official source files:

- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/681389.json