Asbestos-Free Ceramic Brake Pads from China
High-performance ceramic-based brake pads designed for automotive disc brakes, composed of mineral substances like ceramic fibers and fillers combined with cellulose binders. These unmounted pads provide superior stopping power and low dust without asbestos. Classified under 6813.81.00.50 as other brake pads not containing asbestos, based on mineral and cellulose materials.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify composition certificates confirming no asbestos content to avoid reclassification under asbestos headings
• Ensure DOT-compliant labeling for automotive use and provide material safety data sheets (MSDS)