Non-asbestos brake linings and pads from India
India exported $61.2 million of non-asbestos brake linings and pads (HS 6813.81) in FY2025-26, down 8.6% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 37.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $61MDown 8.6% on last year
- HS code
- 6813.81Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6813.81.00 | Not containing asbestos: Brake linings and pads | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of non-asbestos brake linings and pads
India's exports to all countries under HS 6813.81, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6813.81 is 1.4%, ranging from 0% to 2.7% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.9% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on non-asbestos brake linings and pads from India?
10% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for non-asbestos brake linings and pads?
6813.81, under 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). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export non-asbestos brake linings and pads?
Yes. India exported $61.2 million under HS 6813.81 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.