Asbestos Industrial Brake Strips
Strips of asbestos friction material for lining industrial brakes on presses and conveyors, unmounted with asbestos-mineral basis. These strips are durable for factory automation and qualify under this tariff item for other asbestos brake friction.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5% | — | 5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the strips are for motor vehicles of heading 87.02, 87.03, 87.04, or 87.05
This sibling item covers brake linings and pads for those motor vehicles.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the strips are not for motor vehicles of headings 87.02-87.05
• Provide documentation on asbestos content and industrial use to CBSA
• Be aware of potential restrictions on asbestos imports
Related Products under Tariff item 6813.20.19
Asbestos Brake Lining Sheets for Industrial Machinery
Flexible sheets of asbestos-based friction material with cellulose and textile reinforcements, cuttable for brake linings in industrial presses and hoists. These sheets are unmounted and contain asbestos, fitting this tariff item for other asbestos brake linings.
Asbestos Brake Pads
Unmounted friction pads made primarily from asbestos fibers combined with other mineral substances, designed for automotive brake systems. These pads contain asbestos as the basis material and are not mounted, fitting the tariff item for other asbestos brake linings and pads.
Asbestos Brake Segments
Pre-cut segments of asbestos friction material for segmented brake shoes in heavy equipment, unmounted and containing asbestos as basis with other minerals. These segments are used in mining and construction machinery and are not mounted, qualifying under this tariff item.
Asbestos Cellulose Brake Friction Discs for Cranes
Unmounted discs of asbestos fibers bound with cellulose and minerals for crane hoist brakes, precisely matching 'other' asbestos brake pads/linings. These discs are not mounted and contain asbestos, qualifying under this tariff item.
Asbestos Clutch Discs
Unmounted clutch friction discs composed of asbestos-based material reinforced with textiles, used in manual transmission systems. These discs contain asbestos as the basis and are not mounted, fitting the tariff item for other asbestos friction articles for clutches.
Asbestos Clutch Washers
Friction washers made from compressed asbestos sheets for clutch packs in industrial transmissions, unmounted and with asbestos basis. These washers are used in agricultural and marine applications, qualifying under this tariff item for other asbestos clutch articles.