HS Code 6813: Friction 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

Q: Is HS code 6813 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 6813 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 6813 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 6813?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 6813.

What is HS Code 6813

HS Code 6813 covers Friction 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. It is a 4-digit heading within Chapter 68 (Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials), Section XIII. Its 6-digit subheadings are identical in every HS-adopting country; from the 7th digit onward, each country extends the code for its own tariff and statistics.

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What does HS Code 6813 Friction 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 Cover?

Section XIII

Chapters (68-70) Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; ceramic products; glass and glassware

Chapter 68

Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials

HS Code 6813

Friction 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

HS Code 681381

Brake linings and pads; with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos)

HS Code 681389

Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted; for clutches or the like (not brake linings and pads), with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos)

HS Code 681320

Friction 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

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What HS Codes for Stone and Cement Articles Do Not Cover

Chapter 68 covers articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica, and similar materials. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Natural stone in raw form

Chapter 25

Precious and semi-precious stone articles

Chapter 71

Ceramic articles, including refractory bricks

Chapter 69

Glass articles

Chapter 70

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Friction Material HS 6813

HS Code 681320

Friction 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

HS Code 681381

Brake linings and pads; with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos)

HS Code 681389

HS Code 6801

Stone; setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone (except slate)

HS Code 6802

Monumental or building stone, worked (except slate) and articles thereof (not of heading no. 6801) mosaic cubes etc., of natural stone including slate; artificially coloured granules of natural stone

HS Code 6803

Slate, worked; and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate

HS Code 6804

Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics

HS Code 6805

Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other material, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up

HS Code 6806

Slag, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag, mixtures and articles of heat, sound insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials

HS Code 6807

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 6813?

HS code 6813 covers Friction 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, a heading within Chapter 68 (Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials) of the WCO Harmonized System. Headings sit between the broad chapter level and the more specific 6-digit subheading level.

Is HS code 6813 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 6813 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 6813?