Asbestos Brake Pads from Germany
Unmounted friction pads made primarily from asbestos fibers combined with other mineral substances, designed for automotive brake systems. These pads fall under HTS 6813.20.00 because they contain asbestos as the basis material for friction and are not mounted for brakes. They provide high heat resistance typical of legacy friction materials.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA TSCA certification proving asbestos content awareness, as imports are heavily restricted under U.S. regulations
• Provide detailed material composition documentation to Customs to avoid misclassification as non-asbestos friction materials