HS Code 681320

HS code 681320 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "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 : Containing asbestos". The first two digits (68) are the chapter — Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials — and digits 3-4 (6813) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.

Common products classified under 681320 include asbestos brake linings, asbestos clutch facings, asbestos friction pads, asbestos brake shoes and similar items matching containing asbestos. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.

Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.

The first 6 digits (681320) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.

Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.