Asbestos-Fiber Brake Pad for Heavy Trucks from Germany
Unmounted brake pads made primarily from asbestos fibers combined with mineral substances and cellulose binders, designed for heavy-duty truck braking systems. Classified under HTS 6813.20.00.15 as asbestos-containing brake pads not mounted for brakes. Excludes coated textiles or electrical insulators per Chapter 68 notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify asbestos content documentation complies with EPA and TSCA regulations; imports may require special permits due to health hazards
• Provide mill test reports certifying basis of asbestos/mineral substances; avoid misclassification as synthetic rubber pads
• Check for country-of-origin restrictions on asbestos products; common pitfall is incomplete friction material composition labels