Mineral-Based Brake Pads
Unmounted friction pads made from mineral substances like rock wool and ceramic fibers, designed for automotive brake systems. Classified under HTS 6813.89.0050 as friction material not containing asbestos, based on other mineral substances for brakes. Does not include mounted pads or asbestos-containing products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made primarily from glass fibers
Friction materials based on glass qualify as worked glass fibers in Chapter 68 heading 6806.
If for harvest/thresher machinery use
Clutch friction materials specifically for agricultural harvester machinery fall under harvest/thresher parts.
If imported as part of clutch assembly set
When sold as a complete clutch set with housing, classified as transmission parts rather than unmounted friction material.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify composition certificates confirming no asbestos content to avoid reclassification under excluded categories
• Provide detailed technical specs showing basis of mineral substances vs. synthetic fibers for proper 6813 classification
Related Products under HTS 6813.89.00.50
Ceramic Friction Segments for Industrial Brakes
Segments of ceramic-mineral composite friction material, unmounted, for heavy machinery brake shoes. HTS 6813.89.0050 covers other non-asbestos mineral-based friction articles for brakes. Not for automotive or mounted applications.
Cellulose-Clutch Friction Sheets
Large sheets of cellulose-based friction material with mineral additives for cutting clutch facings. HTS 6813.89.0050 for non-asbestos cellulose friction sheets for clutches. Sold in rolls/sheets, not pre-formed.
Vermiculite Friction Strips
Strips of exfoliated vermiculite mineral with cellulose binders for brake applications. HTS 6813.89.0050 covers other non-asbestos mineral friction strips. Used in aftermarket brake relining.
Diatomaceous Earth Clutch Pads
Unmounted clutch pads incorporating diatomaceous earth (diatomite) mineral for high-heat applications. HTS 6813.89.0050 for other cellulose/mineral friction pads without asbestos. Heavy-duty clutch use.
Mineral Wool Friction Segments
Pre-cut segments of mineral wool friction material for clutch and brake relining kits. Non-asbestos, HTS 6813.89.0050 as other mineral substance friction segments. Aftermarket repair use.
Cellulose Automotive Clutch Discs
Unmounted clutch discs with cellulose fiber base combined with mineral fillers for passenger car transmissions. Falls under HTS 6813.89.0050 as non-asbestos friction material for clutches based on cellulose. Excludes mounted or asbestos variants.