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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6806.20.00.00Same rate: 35%

If made primarily from glass fibers

Friction materials based on glass qualify as worked glass fibers in Chapter 68 heading 6806.

8433.60.00Same rate: 35%

If for harvest/thresher machinery use

Clutch friction materials specifically for agricultural harvester machinery fall under harvest/thresher parts.

8483.90.50Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

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

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