U.S. exports of Friction Material & Articles Containing Asbestos (Unmounted) (HS 681320) totaled $715K in August 2026.
Importers of Friction Material & Articles Containing Asbestos (Unmounted) paid $2K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 2.55% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Friction Material & Articles Containing Asbestos (Unmounted) imports of $92K in August 2026 ran 27% above the year-to-date monthly average of $72K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAsbestos-based friction materials — including brake linings and pads for vehicles and civil aircraft — remain in limited commercial circulation for legacy and specialized industrial applications. The heading includes four 10-digit lines, with dedicated lines for civil aircraft brake linings and pads (6813200010) and general asbestos brake linings and pads (6813200015). Germany and South Korea are the top recorded US suppliers, reflecting their established automotive aftermarket industries. Importers should note that EPA TSCA regulations apply to asbestos-containing friction articles, and classification must distinguish aircraft-use from general automotive applications.
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The US schedule provides a specific line, 6813200010, for brake linings and pads for civil aircraft containing asbestos. General asbestos brake linings and pads for non-aircraft use are classified under 6813200015. The aircraft-specific line may carry different duty treatment and is subject to FAA-related documentation requirements in addition to EPA TSCA compliance.
Yes. EPA's TSCA regulations impose requirements on asbestos-containing articles, including friction materials. Importers must assess whether the specific product and fiber type are subject to current TSCA rules and should consult a licensed customs broker and environmental counsel before importation, as non-compliant shipments may be refused entry.
Subheading 3 of 3 in heading 6813
Subheading 681320 · $715K of $18.5M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6813200010 | Brk Lngs& Pads, For Civil Aircraft, Cont. Asbestos | $49K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 6813200015 | Brake Lngs and Pads Asbsts, NESOI | $37K | 6.24% | 49.96% | $2K |
| 6813200025 | Asbstos Friction Material and Articles NESOI | $5K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 6813200020 | Asbstos Bsd Frctn Matls for Civil Arcrft NESOI | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6813200000 | Friction Material and Art. Therof Cont. Asbestos | $715K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$92KYoY · free account
Exports
$715KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $817K of Friction Material & Articles Containing Asbestos (Unmounted) and exported $8.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Mexico and Taiwan together take 97% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
79.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 2.55% of imports for consumption.