HS Code 681381
Brake linings and pads
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 : Brake linings and pads
Also searched as: non-asbestos brake pads, ceramic brake pads, semi-metallic brake pads, organic brake pads, brake linings
Classification
How 681381 breaks down
Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials
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
Brake linings and pads
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 681381?
Buyers sourcing brake linings and pads from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 681381 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 681381
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 681381 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 6813
Other HS codes under 6813
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "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". If 681381 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 681381: common questions
What is HS code 681381?
HS code 681381 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 : Not containing asbestos : Brake linings and pads". 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.
What products fall under HS 681381?
Common products classified under 681381 include non-asbestos brake pads, ceramic brake pads, semi-metallic brake pads, organic brake pads, brake linings and similar items matching brake linings and pads. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 681381?
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.
Is HS code 681381 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (681381) 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.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
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.
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