What HS code 6813.20 covers
HS code 6813.20 classifies 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. It is a subheading of 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), in chapter 68 (Stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof), section XIII of the Harmonized System. These six digits are identical in every country that uses the HS.
Classification path
Import duty for 6813.20
Base MFN rate only. Section 301 and 2025 IEEPA tariffs can stack on top for goods from China.
Source: HTSUS / CBP
Erga-omnes (third-country) MFN rate. Import VAT of 17 to 27 percent by country, and any anti-dumping measures, apply separately.
Source: TARIC
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Related codes in heading 6813
Not quite the right fit? These subheadings sit under the same heading and are the most common alternatives to 6813.20.
- 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)
Confirm the code for your exact product
A 6-digit subheading still covers a range of products. The wrong code at the border can mean overpaying duty, a delayed shipment, or a penalty. Describe your exact item and HS Mate confirms whether 6813.20 is right, with the duty rate and an audit trail your customs broker can accept.