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    6813.81.00

    Brake linings and pads

    This code covers brake linings and pads, which are friction materials used in braking systems. Use this code when importing these non-mounted brake components, as the duty is generally free, but may be subject to special rates based on trade agreements or origin.

    Brake linings and pads

    Detailed information for HTS Code 6813.81.00

    This tariff classification falls within Chapter 68, which covers articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica, or similar materials. Specifically, 6813.81.00 covers friction materials and articles for brakes or clutches, not mounted, and not containing asbestos. This code has two subdivisions: 6813.81.00.10 for articles intended for use in civil aircraft, and 6813.81.00.50 for all other brake linings and pads; choose the suffix that accurately reflects the intended use of the product.

    ChapterChapter 68 - Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials
    SectionSection 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

    N/A

    Eligible FTA or preference programs

    The general duty rate for HTS code 6813.81.00 and its subdivisions is Free, indicating no duty is assessed on goods falling under this code originating from standard trade partners. A special rate is not specified, but eligibility for FTA or preference programs may offer reduced or eliminated duties; however, specific rates depend on the applicable trade agreement and country of origin. Both subdivisions, 6813.81.00.10 (civil aircraft articles) and 6813.81.00.50 (other), are subject to the same duty structure. No report units are required.

    Rate of Duty (Column 2): 25%

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    Code subdivisions

    6813.81.00.10

    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: > Not containing asbestos: > Brake linings and pads > Articles for use in civil aircraft, with a basis of mineral substances

    6813.81.00.50

    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 > 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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