Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. exports of Friction Materials and Articles (Sheets, Rolls, Washers, etc.) for Brakes (SITC 66382) totaled $18.5M in August 2026.
Importers of Friction Materials and Articles (Sheets, Rolls, Washers, etc.) for Brakes paid $1.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 17.38% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBrake pads, clutch facings, and related friction articles — whether based on asbestos, other mineral compositions, or cellulose — are high-volume industrial imports serving the automotive aftermarket, heavy equipment, and rail sectors. The shift away from asbestos-based friction materials in most markets means the majority of modern imports use non-asbestos organic (NAO) or semi-metallic mineral formulations, though asbestos-based variants remain in trade from some origins and carry heightened regulatory scrutiny under EPA TSCA rules. Automotive friction parts from certain origins have been subject to antidumping proceedings, making supplier documentation and country-of-origin verification important for importers.
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Even trace asbestos content in friction materials can trigger EPA TSCA compliance obligations. Importers sourcing brake or clutch friction articles — particularly from suppliers in regions where asbestos-based formulations remain in production — should obtain a certified material composition analysis and confirm compliance with applicable EPA restrictions before entry. Misrepresentation of asbestos content is a serious enforcement risk.
Certain friction material products, including brake pads and clutch facings, have been subject to antidumping duty orders from specific countries. Importers should check the USITC and Commerce Department databases for active orders covering the specific product type and country of origin, and ensure that scope rulings are obtained when the product's coverage is ambiguous.
Basic heading 148 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 66382 · $18.5M of $13.0B
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $118.0M of Friction Materials and Articles (Sheets, Rolls, Washers, etc.) for Brakes and exported $231.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.