HS Code 6813Friction 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

What HS code 6813 covers

Heading 6813 is about material that grips and slows moving parts. Think of brake linings, clutch facings, and the sheets, rolls, strips and discs they are cut from. Customs officers call this group friction material.

The goods must be not mounted. That means they are loose pieces and have not been fitted onto a brake or clutch assembly. A part that arrives already fitted may need a different code, so read the wording with care.

The heading also sorts goods by what they are made of. Some are based on asbestos. Others use another mineral substance or cellulose. This base material decides which six-digit code you use. Some trade papers call the same heading HSN code 6813.

Friction material sits in this chapter because of what it is made from, not because of how it is used.

How to choose between 681320, 681381 and 681389

Ask these questions in order. Keep your product sheet close, because you need to know the base material and what the part is for.

• First, check the base. If it is asbestos, the code is 681320.
• Next, if the base is a mineral substance or cellulose, ask what the part does. If it is a brake lining or pad, use 681381.
• Last, if the base is a mineral substance or cellulose and the part is for clutches or the like, use 681389.
• Still unsure? Describe your product in the HS code classifier and compare the result with the code wording.

HS 6813 vs nearby headings 6812 and 6814

Some goods look close to friction material but belong elsewhere. Heading 6812 covers fabricated asbestos fibres and articles made from them, such as thread, woven fabric, clothing and footwear. Its wording leaves out goods of 6813. So asbestos-based brake or clutch material goes to 681320, not to 6812.

A mica sheet that is not a friction part belongs in 6814.

Heading 6815 is a catch-all for stone or mineral articles not named anywhere else. Use it only when no more exact heading fits. Grinding wheels and millstones are a separate case, and they sit in heading 6804.

A good rule is to start with the most exact heading. If your goods grip and slow moving parts, 6813 is the first place to check.

Import export data, buyers and suppliers for 6813

Once you know the code, you can look at who trades it. Filter by market inside the product to narrow the records to the countries you care about.

EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.

Use the import data and export data pages to see each side of a trade. Use the buyer data and supplier data pages to look for companies to contact.

Other headings in Chapter 68

Heading 6813 has many neighbours. They cover worked stone, slate, abrasives, insulation, asphalt, plaster, cement and mica. If your product is not friction material, browse the chapter page or jump to a nearby heading from the links below.