What is HS code 6813.81?

HS code 6813.81 covers: Brake linings and pads. It belongs to chapter 68 (Articles of stone, plaster, cement) of the Harmonized System.

What is the US import duty for HS code 6813.81?

The US general (normal trade relations) rate is: Free. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.

What is the UK commodity code for 6813.81?

The UK extends 6813.81 to 3 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 6813810000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.

Chapter 68 · Articles of stone, plaster, cement · Section 13

HS Code 6813.81

Brake linings and pads

Heading 6813: 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

US duty (general)

Free

US HTS lines

EU CN codes

UK commodity codes

Unit

No.

US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1596 · updated 2026-09-10 · sources

United States - HTS lines under 6813.81

Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.

HTS code	Description	General	Special	Other	Unit
6813.81.00	Brake linings and pads 2 statistical lines (10-digit) 6813.81.00.10 - Articles for use in civil aircraft, with a basis of mineral substances 6813.81.00.50 - Other	Free	-	25%	No.

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Customs value (USD) Quantity (No.)

European Union - CN codes under 6813.81

Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.

CN code	Description
6813 81 00	Brake linings and pads	EU duty (TARIC) →

United Kingdom - commodity codes under 6813.81

Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.

Commodity code	Description
6813 81 00 00	Brake linings and pads	UK duty & VAT →
6813 81 00 10	For use in civil aircraft	UK duty & VAT →
6813 81 00 90	Other	UK duty & VAT →

Not a customs ruling. Classification is determined by the importing country's customs authority and depends on the exact product. This page is reference information from official published schedules, not legal advice. For a binding decision, request a ruling (US: CBP CROSS · UK: HMRC ATaR · EU: BTI).

Other subheadings in 6813

6813.00 6813 Friction material and articles thereof (for example, sheets, rolls, strips, segments, 6813.20 Containing asbestos 6813.81 Brake linings and pads 6813.89 Other

Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.