HTS Code · Chapter 68 · Updated Nov 9, 2026

6813.81.00.50Brake linings and pads

Also written 6813810050 and 6813.81.0050

HTS Code 6813.81.00.50 covers any article best defined as Articles of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica or Similar Materials; Ceramic Products; Glass and GlasswareArticles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materialsFriction 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:Not containing asbestos:Brake linings and padsOther in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

From China, the total duty on 6813.81.00.50 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 35% to 37.5%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 6813.81.00.50

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Nov 9, 2026

Country of origin

China

Total duty: 37.5%; $3,750.00 on this shipment
Fees: 0.47%; MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees: 37.97%; Payable to CBP
Landed cost: $13,797.14; On $10,000.00 customs value

Section 301 – China25%
Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.03 Section 301 China: List 39903.05.31 Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 6813.81.00.50

Set at 6813.81.00 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty: Free
Special Rate of Duty: —
Column 2 (Non-NTR): 25%
Units of Quantity: No.

Total duty by countryAll 20 →

China37.5%
Mexico10%
Canada10%
Vietnam12.5%
Germany10%

Tariff updates

Recent US tariff actions that name 6813.81.00.50 or its heading.

Jul 23, 2026 · PublishedUS imposes 50% Section 338 duty on certain Canadian products over alcohol bans
Jul 21, 2026 · CBP guidanceUSTR imposes 25% Section 301 tariff on goods of Brazil, with exemptions, from July 22, 2026
Nov 26, 2025 · CBP guidanceUS exempts certain Brazilian agricultural products from 40% IEEPA tariff

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 6813.81.00.50 From

In 2025 the US imported $124M of brake linings and pads (HTS 6813.81.00.50), down 15% on 2024, mostly from Brazil (34%), Mexico (21%) and India (19%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of origin	US imports, 2025	Share	vs 2024	Total duty today
Brazil	$42M	34%	5%	37.5%
Mexico	$26M	21%	31%	10%0% with USMCA
India	$24M	19%	8%	10%
Colombia	$10M	8%	0%	12.5%
Germany	$6M	5%	8%	10%
Japan	$4M	3%	24%	12.5%
China	$3M	2%	72%	37.5%
Canada	$1M	1%	17%	10%0% with USMCA
Chile	$1M	1%	100%	12.5%
Spain	$1M	1%	28%	10%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Tariffs by country · Nov 9, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 6813.81.00.50 by Country of Origin

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of brake linings and pads (HTS 6813.81.00.50) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Mexico, Canada and 11 more.

Total duty from China

37.5%

Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs

Lowest total duty

10%

From Mexico, Canada and 11 more

Countries with additional tariffs

20 of 20

Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties

Country of origin	Base rate	Additional tariffs	Total duty
China	Free	Section 301 – China25%9903.88.03 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.31	37.5%
Mexico	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.55	10%0% with USMCA
Canada	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.29	10%0% with USMCA
Vietnam	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.84	12.5%
Germany	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.39	10%
Japan	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.49	12.5%
South Korea	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.71	12.5%
Taiwan	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.76	10%
India	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.44	10%
Ireland	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.39	10%
Italy	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.39	10%
Switzerland	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.74	12.5%
Thailand	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.77	12.5%
Malaysia	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.54	10%
United Kingdom	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.81	10%
France	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.39	10%
Indonesia	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.45	10%
Brazil	Free	Section 301 – Brazil25%9903.05.01 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.27	37.5%
Bangladesh	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.26	10%
Cambodia	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.28	10%

Duty from each country, in words

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of brake linings and pads (HTS 6813.81.00.50) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of brake linings and pads (HTS 6813.81.00.50) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of brake linings and pads (HTS 6813.81.00.50) from Canada pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of brake linings and pads (HTS 6813.81.00.50) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of brake linings and pads (HTS 6813.81.00.50) from Germany pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of brake linings and pads (HTS 6813.81.00.50) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of brake linings and pads (HTS 6813.81.00.50) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of brake linings and pads (HTS 6813.81.00.50) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of brake linings and pads (HTS 6813.81.00.50) from India pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of brake linings and pads (HTS 6813.81.00.50) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of brake linings and pads (HTS 6813.81.00.50) from Italy pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of brake linings and pads (HTS 6813.81.00.50) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of brake linings and pads (HTS 6813.81.00.50) from Thailand pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of brake linings and pads (HTS 6813.81.00.50) from Malaysia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of brake linings and pads (HTS 6813.81.00.50) from United Kingdom pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of brake linings and pads (HTS 6813.81.00.50) from France pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of brake linings and pads (HTS 6813.81.00.50) from Indonesia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of brake linings and pads (HTS 6813.81.00.50) from Brazil pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of brake linings and pads (HTS 6813.81.00.50) from Bangladesh pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of brake linings and pads (HTS 6813.81.00.50) from Cambodia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Nov 9, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Legal notes

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Chapter 68 Notes (includes Section 13 Notes)Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials

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What does HTS code 6813.81.00.50 cover?

HTS code 6813.81.00.50 covers brake linings and pads (Other), classified under Chapter 68 (Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.

What is the duty rate for HTS 6813.81.00.50?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 6813.81.00.50 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 25%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on brake linings and pads (HTS 6813.81.00.50) from China?

What is the US tariff on brake linings and pads (HTS 6813.81.00.50) from Vietnam?

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of brake linings and pads (HTS 6813.81.00.50) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on brake linings and pads (HTS 6813.81.00.50) from Mexico?

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of brake linings and pads (HTS 6813.81.00.50) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 6813.81.00.50 from?

In 2025 the US imported $124M of brake linings and pads under HTS 6813.81.00.50, mostly from Brazil (34%), Mexico (21%) and India (19%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 6813.81.00.50?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 6813.81.00.50 is 10%, from Mexico, Canada and 11 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-11-09.

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The official documents behind the rates and tariffs on this page. Duties are worked out from them as of Revision 20 (2026); check the legal text before you file.