Asbestos Textile-Reinforced Brake Pads for Forklifts from Japan
Pads combining asbestos base with woven textile scrim and cellulose for enhanced durability in forklift brakes. HTS 6813.20.00.15 covers such combined materials for unmounted brake pads. Not classifiable as Chapter 59 coated textiles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document textile content <30% to stay in 6813; higher shifts to Chapter 59
• Provide wear rate and temperature specs to confirm brake function over clutch