Heading · Section XIII

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

6813
  • FreeUK
  • 2.7%EU
  • 60%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$1.5bnWorld trade in 2024

Heading 6813 is divided into 3 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 68, articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials.

The UK Global Tariff divides heading 6813 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 6813 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 2.7%.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 6813 into 6 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 60%.

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 6813 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported heading 6813 goods worth US$1.5bn (−0.1% year on year).

The largest exporter was the United States (US$229.6m), followed by Japan.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$201.8m.

The United Kingdom ranked 8th among 162 exporters with US$53.8m.

The United Kingdom imported US$47.2m.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 7 tariff lines EU 2.7% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines Türkiye 60% Statutory rate (Law 474) 6 tariff lines USA Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

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World trade in 2024

6813 · US$1.5bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$33.9kUS$33.9k+US$2.1m+US$18.1m+> US$113.4m

Exports: 162
  1. United States: US$229.6m
  2. Japan: US$185.3m
  3. Germany: US$173m
  4. China: US$161.6m
  5. France: US$113.4m
  6. Brazil: US$105.9m
  7. India: US$88m
  8. United Kingdom: US$53.8m
  9. Mexico: US$39.5m
  10. Spain: US$37.8m
  11. Thailand: US$33.4m
  12. Poland: US$33.1m
  13. Czechia: US$22.8m
  14. Malaysia: US$22.2m
  15. Italy: US$18.2m
  16. Colombia: US$18.1m
  17. South Korea: US$15.4m
  18. Denmark: US$14.8m
  19. Türkiye: US$14.7m
  20. Bahrain: US$13.9m
  21. Belgium: US$11.5m
  22. Kuwait: US$9.9m
  23. Austria: US$9.3m
  24. Indonesia: US$9.3m
  25. Morocco: US$9.1m
  26. Australia: US$8.6m
  27. Canada: US$6m
  28. Bolivia: US$6m
  29. Sweden: US$5.4m
  30. Philippines: US$5.4m
  31. Taiwan: US$5.2m
  32. Slovakia: US$4.6m
  33. Netherlands: US$4.2m
  34. Hungary: US$3m
  35. United Arab Emirates: US$3m
  36. South Africa: US$2.6m
  37. Latvia: US$2.2m
  38. Greece: US$2.1m
  39. Vietnam: US$2.1m
  40. Chile: US$2.1m
  41. Switzerland: US$2.1m
  42. Peru: US$2.1m
  43. Romania: US$2m
  44. Singapore: US$2m
  45. Russia: US$1.7m
  46. Ireland: US$1.5m
  47. Bulgaria: US$1.2m
  48. Kazakhstan: US$1.1m
  49. Finland: US$1.1m
  50. Norway: US$1m
  51. Ecuador: US$943.2k
  52. Cambodia: US$710.6k
  53. Lithuania: US$608.1k
  54. Hong Kong SAR China: US$591.7k
  55. Croatia: US$514k
  56. Uruguay: US$508.4k
  57. Portugal: US$505.8k
  58. Luxembourg: US$462.4k
  59. Saudi Arabia: US$385.4k
  60. Slovenia: US$312.5k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$229.6m 15%
2 Japan US$185.3m 12.1%
3 Germany US$173m 11.3%
4 China US$161.6m 10.6%
5 France US$113.4m 7.4%
6 Brazil US$105.9m 6.9%
7 India US$88m 5.8%
8 United Kingdom US$53.8m 3.5%
9 Mexico US$39.5m 2.6%
10 Spain US$37.8m 2.5%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$201.8m 13.2%
2 Germany US$104.1m 6.8%
3 China US$97.6m 6.4%
4 France US$68.6m 4.5%
5 Mexico US$63.3m 4.1%
6 India US$62.3m 4.1%
7 Poland US$47.9m 3.1%
8 United Kingdom US$47.2m 3.1%
9 Türkiye US$44.8m 2.9%
10 United Arab Emirates US$42.9m 2.8%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for 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?

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 fall under HS heading 6813, part of chapter 68, in section XIII of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on friction material and articles thereof in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 6813 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on friction material and articles thereof in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 6813 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2.7%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most friction material and articles thereof?

The United States, with US$229.6m in 2024 (15% of world exports).