Containing asbestos

This code covers friction materials—like brake pads and linings—containing asbestos, along with other mineral or cellulose-based compositions. Use this code when importing these non-mounted friction articles for brakes or clutches, noting that most imports under this code benefit from free duty treatment, though specific eligibility for preference programs may apply.

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This tariff classification covers articles made of friction material, such as brake linings and pads, not mounted, and containing asbestos or other mineral/cellulose substances. The 6813.20.00 code specifically applies to these friction materials intended for brakes or clutches. Further breakdown exists based on application, differentiating between articles for civil aircraft and other uses, as well as whether they are brake linings/pads or other friction materials; select the appropriate statistical suffix based on the specific article type. If the article is for civil aircraft, use .10 or .20; otherwise, use .15 or .25, depending on whether it's a brake lining/pad or other friction material.

Chapter	Chapter 68: Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials
Section	Section XIII: Articles of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica or Similar Materials; Ceramic Products; Glass and

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General Duty

Free

Standard trade partners (NTR)

Special Duty

Not available

Eligible FTA or preference programs

The general duty rate for HTS code 6813.20.00 and all its subdivisions (6813.20.00.10, 6813.20.00.15, 6813.20.00.20, and 6813.20.00.25) is Free, meaning no duty is assessed. However, this applies to goods classified as originating from Standard Trade Partners (NTR). Eligible goods benefiting from Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) or other preference programs may also have a duty rate of Free, but proof of origin is required. No report units are specified for this HTS code; therefore, the importing quantity is not specified. Special duty rates are not specified.

Rate of Duty (Column 2): 25%

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Code Subdivisions

6813.20.00.10

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: > Containing asbestos > Brake linings and pads: > Articles for use in civil aircraft

6813.20.00.15

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: > Containing asbestos > Brake linings and pads: > Other

6813.20.00.20

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: > Containing asbestos > Other: > Articles for use in civil aircraft:

6813.20.00.25

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: > Containing asbestos > Other: > Other

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Chapter & Section Notes

Chapter Notes

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 68 ARTICLES OF STONE, PLASTER, CEMENT, ASBESTOS, MICA OR SIMILAR MATERIALS XIII 68-1 Notes 1. This chapter does not cover: (a) Goods of chapter 25; (b) Coated, impregnated or covered paper and paperboard of heading 4810 or 4811 (for example, paper and paperboard coated with mica powder or graphite, bituminized or asphalted paper and paperboard); (c) Coated, impregnated or covered textile fabric of chapter 56 or 59 (for example, fabric coated or covered with mica powder, bituminized or asphalted fabric); (d) Articles of chapter 71; (e) Tools or parts of tools, of chapter 82; (f) Lithographic stones of heading 8442; (g) Electrical insulators (heading 8546) or fittings of insulating material of heading 8547; (h) Dental burrs (heading 9018); (ij) Articles of chapter 91 (for example, clocks and clock cases); (k) Articles of chapter 94 (for example, furniture, luminaires and lighting fittings, prefabricated buildings); (l) Articles of chapter 95 (for example, toys, games and sports equipment); (m) Articles of heading 9602, if made of materials specified in note 2(b) to chapter 96, or of heading 9606 (for example, buttons), of heading 9609 (for example, slate pencils), heading 9610 (for example, drawing slates) or of heading 9620 (monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles); or (n) Articles of chapter 97 (for example, works of art). 2. In heading 6802 the expression "worked monumental or building stone" applies not only to the varieties of stone referred to in heading 2515 or 2516, but also to all other natural stone (for example, quartzite, flint, dolomite and steatite) similarly worked; it does not, however, apply to slate. Additional U.S. Notes 1. For the purposes of heading 6802, the term " slabs" embraces flat stone pieces, not over 5.1 cm in thickness, having a facial area of 25.8 cm2 or more, the edges of which have not been beveled, rounded or otherwise processed except such processing as may be needed to facilitate installation as tiling or veneering in building construction. 2. For the purposed of heading 6810, the term " tiles" does not include any article 3.2 cm or more in thickness. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes XIII 68-2

Section Notes

SECTION XIII ARTICLES OF STONE, PLASTER, CEMENT, ASBESTOS, MICA OR SIMILAR MATERIALS; CERAMIC PRODUCTS; GLASS AND GLASSWARE XIII-1 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes XIII-2 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes

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