Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted; for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, other mineral substances, or cellulose
In plain English
This category covers unmounted friction materials and related items, such as sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, and pads, intended for use in brakes, clutches, or similar applications. These products are made from asbestos, other mineral substances, or cellulose. The classification distinguishes between items based on their specific material composition and intended function. One group includes products with an asbestos base, while another separates brake linings and pads from other clutch components, both of which use mineral substances or cellulose instead of asbestos.
6-digit subheadings (3)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted; for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos
Brake linings and pads; with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos)
Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted; for clutches or the like (not brake linings and pads), with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos)
Chapter 68 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Asbestos-cement vs. fibre-cement (modern non-asbestos) — same heading, different conformity rules.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 68
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- 6802 — Monumental or building stone, worked (except slate) and articles there…
- 6803 — Slate, worked; and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate
- 6804 — Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for …
- 6805 — Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile …
- 6806 — Slag, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, exp…
- 6807 — Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal …
- 6808 — Panels, boards, tiles, blocks and the like; of vegetable fibre, of str…
- 6809 — Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof
- 6810 — Cement, concrete or artificial stone; whether or not reinforced, artic…
- 6811 — Asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or the like
- 6812 — Fabricated asbestos fibres; mixtures with a basis of asbestos or of as…
- 6814 — Mica; worked, articles of, including agglomerated or reconstituted mic…
- 6815 — Stone or other mineral substances; articles thereof (including carbon …