Organic Brake Pads for Motorcycles from Japan
Non-asbestos organic brake pads for motorcycle disc systems, using cellulose, mineral fillers like glass fibers, and aramid combined with resins. These unmounted pads are under HTS 6813.81.00 as brake pads with cellulose/mineral basis for friction applications. They offer quiet operation and fade resistance for two-wheeled vehicles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide DOT or ECE certification equivalents for safety compliance during entry
• Document as 'not for aircraft' to avoid aerospace reclassification
• Avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as raw material; retail-ready pads need consumer product warnings