HTS heading 6813 · Chapter 68

HTS 6813: Friction material and articles thereof, not mounted,…

HTS heading 6813 covers 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. It has 3 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are Free (3 lines).

Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.

Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.

HTS code

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Country of origin

Customs value (USD)

Mode of transport

Entry date

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Tariff lines and duty rates

HTS code	Description	General	Column 2	Estimate
6813.20.00	Containing asbestos	Free	25%
	Brake linings and pads:
6813.20.00.10	Articles for use in civil aircraft[No.]			Estimate →
6813.20.00.15	Other[No.]			Estimate →
	Other:
6813.20.00.20	Articles for use in civil aircraft:[No.]			Estimate →
6813.20.00.25	Other[No.]			Estimate →
	Not containing asbestos:
6813.81.00	Brake linings and pads	Free	25%
6813.81.00.10	Articles for use in civil aircraft, with a basis of mineral substances[No.]			Estimate →
6813.81.00.50	Other[No.]			Estimate →
6813.89.00	Other	Free	25%
6813.89.00.10	Articles for use in civil aircraft, with a basis of mineral substances[No.]			Estimate →
6813.89.00.50	Other[No.]			Estimate →

11 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.

Example: base duty and fees on $10000

For HTS 6813.20.00 at the general rate of Free, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:

Base duty (Free)	$0.00
Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58)	$34.64
Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%)	$12.50
Duty and fees	$47.14

Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.

Frequently asked questions

What is the duty rate for HTS 6813?

Heading 6813 has 3 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are Free (3 lines). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.

Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 6813?

It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.

What fees are added to an import under HTS 6813?

Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.