Other
Friction material and articles thereof (for example, sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads), not mounted, for brakes, for clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, of other mineral substances or of cellulose, whether or not combined with textile or other materials: > Not containing asbestos: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 6813.89.00
Mineral-Based Brake Pads
Unmounted brake pads made from mineral substances like ceramic composites, designed for automotive disc brakes. These friction materials provide high-performance stopping power without asbestos, falling under HTS 6813.89.00 as non-asbestos friction articles for brakes. They are sold as individual pads for aftermarket replacement.
Ceramic Clutch Disc Segments
Segments of clutch discs composed of ceramic mineral friction compounds combined with minimal textiles for durability. Used in heavy-duty truck transmissions, these unmounted pieces provide reliable engagement under high torque. Classified in HTS 6813.89.00 for other non-asbestos friction articles for clutches.
Railway Brake Friction Blocks
Solid blocks of mineral composite friction material for railway brake shoes, unmounted, asbestos-free for modern rolling stock. These withstand extreme loads in train applications. HTS 6813.89.00 includes such other brake friction articles.
Sintered Metal Friction Washers
Unmounted washers made from sintered mineral-metal composites for industrial clutches and brakes in machinery. These provide precise friction control in high-wear environments like presses and conveyors. HTS 6813.89.00 covers such non-asbestos articles based on other mineral substances.
Cellulose-Mineral Brake Shoe Linings
Flexible linings for brake shoes combining cellulose fibers with mineral fillers, not mounted, for drum brakes in light vehicles. These sheets or strips offer cost-effective friction without asbestos. Fits HTS 6813.89.00 as other cellulose/mineral-based friction materials for brakes.
Industrial Disc Brake Friction Segments
Segments of friction material from mineral ceramics for heavy equipment disc brakes, such as in forklifts or excavators. Unmounted and ready for OEM assembly, asbestos-free. HTS 6813.89.00 for other non-asbestos brake friction articles.
Motorcycle Clutch Friction Plates
Unmounted friction plates from cellulose-mineral blends for motorcycle wet clutches, providing smooth multi-plate engagement. Designed for high-rev applications without asbestos. Covered by HTS 6813.89.00 as other friction materials for clutches.
Elevator Brake Friction Pads
Unmounted pads from cellulose-mineral friction compounds for elevator safety brakes and traction systems. Engineered for emergency stopping in passenger lifts. Qualifies under HTS 6813.89.00 for other non-asbestos friction materials.
Wind Turbine Clutch Friction Discs
Large unmounted discs of mineral-based friction material for wind turbine gearbox clutches, handling massive torque loads. Asbestos-free for renewable energy equipment. HTS 6813.89.00 for other clutch friction articles.
Forklift Brake Friction Strips
Flexible strips of sintered mineral friction material for forklift drum brakes, unmounted for easy shoe relining. Designed for warehouse material handling durability. Falls under HTS 6813.89.00 as other brake friction articles.
Semi-Metallic Brake Friction Sheets
Large sheets of semi-metallic mineral friction material, cut-to-size for custom brake applications in racing or industrial use. Non-asbestos with copper-mineral matrix. HTS 6813.89.00 covers such unmounted sheets/rolls for brakes.
Hydraulic Press Clutch Pads
Unmounted pads from mineral-cellulose friction for clutches in hydraulic stamping presses, ensuring precise cycle control. Industrial-grade, asbestos-free. Classified in HTS 6813.89.00 for other clutch friction materials.
Bicycle Disc Brake Friction Pads
Small unmounted friction pads with mineral-organic compounds for bicycle hydraulic disc brakes, optimized for lightweight wet performance. Non-asbestos for recreational/sport use. HTS 6813.89.00 as other brake friction articles.
Conveyor Belt Friction Segments
Segments of mineral-based friction material for conveyor clutch/brake systems in mining operations, unmounted. Provides grip and stopping on heavy loads. Fits HTS 6813.89.00 for other non-asbestos friction articles.
Ceramic Friction Roll Stock
Rolls of thin ceramic mineral friction material for custom cutting into brake/clutch shapes in aerospace applications. High-temperature resistant, unmounted, asbestos-free. HTS 6813.89.00 for friction sheets/rolls.