HS code 6813.81: 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, brake linings and pads
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- HS code
- 6813.81
- Covers
- 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, brake linings and pads
- Edition
- HS2022
- Duty in the United States
- See its 2 lines
Summary
HS code 6813.81 covers 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, brake linings and pads. It sits in heading 68.13 (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) in chapter 68 (articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials). Other goods of heading 68.13 are classified under 6813.20 (containing asbestos) and 6813.89 (not containing asbestos, other). National tariff lines under 6813.81 are live on border.bot for the United States (2 lines, also used by 1 other country).
What this code covers
HS code 6813.81 covers 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, brake linings and pads.
The legal text of the subheading is “Not containing asbestos: Brake linings and pads”, read under “Not containing asbestos”, in HS2022.
How it is structured
6813.81 is a six-digit subheading. Its first two digits, 68, are the chapter; the first four, 6813, are heading 68.13; the last two, 81, identify the subheading within the heading.
Countries add their own digits after these six for their national tariff lines.
- Within the heading
- Not containing asbestos
- Subheading 6813.81
- Brake linings and pads
In other countries
National tariff lines under 6813.81 are live on border.bot for the United States (2 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States2 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does HS code 6813.81 cover?
HS code 6813.81 covers 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, brake linings and pads.
Which heading and chapter is HS code 6813.81 in?
HS code 6813.81 is in heading 68.13 (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) in chapter 68 (articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials).
Where are goods of heading 68.13 classified when 6813.81 doesn’t fit?
Other goods of heading 68.13 are classified under 6813.20 (containing asbestos) and 6813.89 (not containing asbestos, other).
Which countries’ tariffs list national lines under HS code 6813.81?
National tariff lines under 6813.81 are live on border.bot for the United States (2 lines, also used by 1 other country).
Sources and updates
The Harmonized System legal text comes from border.bot release 2 (edition HS 2022), imported from a file, and has 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.