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681389Chapter 68

681389 — 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: Other

Covers:
Friction material and articles thereof (for example, sheets, rolls, strips, segments… not listed under the other codes in this heading.
Not covered:
681320 (Containing asbestos); 681381 (Not containing asbestos — Brake linings and pads).
Listed US duty:
0% (US general rate, HTS 2026)

Official description

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 : Not containing asbestos : Other

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What 681389 covers and what it doesn’t

Official text: 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 › Not containing asbestos › Other.

This is the “other” line of 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). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:

  • 681320 Containing asbestos
  • 681381 Not containing asbestos — Brake linings and pads

Nearby codes to check

  • 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: every subheading side by side.

US duty rate

0%

General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.

Who imports under 681389

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Common questions

What is HS code 681389?
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 : Not…
What duty rates apply to 681389?
Listed duty rates range from 0% across 1 country rate.

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