Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted; for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, other mineral substances, or cellulose

HS v2017 Code: 6813

About friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted; for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, other mineral substances, or cellulose

HS code 6813 covers a diverse range of friction materials and articles used in various applications, particularly in the automotive and industrial sectors. These products play a crucial role in the safe and efficient operation of brakes, clutches, and other friction-based mechanisms. As a key component in many critical systems, the 6813 industry is an integral part of the broader manufacturing and transportation landscape.

Production process

The production of friction materials and articles under HS code 6813 typically involves a combination of specialized manufacturing processes. This may include the mixing and compounding of raw materials, such as asbestos, mineral substances, or cellulose, followed by molding, pressing, or extrusion to create the desired shapes and forms. Precision cutting, grinding, and finishing techniques are often employed to ensure the final products meet stringent performance and safety standards.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 6813 industry include a variety of raw materials, such as asbestos, other mineral substances (e.g., 2524 Asbestos, 2506 Quartz, 2518 Dolomite), and cellulose-based materials. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, as well as skilled labor, are essential for the efficient production of these friction materials and articles.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 6813 industry are friction materials and articles, such as sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, and pads, which are used in a wide range of applications. These products are often consumed by industries that require reliable and high-performing friction-based systems, including the 8708 Parts and accessories of motor vehicles and 8412 Other engines and motors sectors.

Family tree for friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted; for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, other mineral substances, or cellulose

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/68'>68: Stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6813'>6813: Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted; for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, other mineral substances, or cellulose</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6801'>6801: Stone; setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone (except slate)</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6802'>6802: Monumental or building stone, worked (except slate) and articles thereof (not of heading no. 6801) mosaic cubes etc., of natural stone including slate; artificially coloured granules of natural stone</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6803'>6803: Slate, worked; and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6804'>6804: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6805'>6805: Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other material, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6806'>6806: Slag, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag, mixtures and articles of heat, sound insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6807'>6807: Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch)</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6808'>6808: Panels, boards, tiles, blocks and the like; of vegetable fibre, of straw, shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6809'>6809: Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6810'>6810: Cement, concrete or artificial stone; whether or not reinforced, articles thereof</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6811'>6811: Asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or the like</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6812'>6812: Fabricated asbestos fibres; mixtures with a basis of asbestos or of asbestos and magnesium carbonate; articles of such mixtures or of asbestos (e.g. thread, woven fabric, clothing, footwear), whether or not reinforced, not goods of heading 6811 or 6813</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6814'>6814: Mica; worked, articles of, including agglomerated or reconstituted mica; whether or not on a support of paper, paperboard or other materials</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6815'>6815: Stone or other mineral substances; articles thereof (including articles of peat), n.e.c. or included</a>"]

    B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/681320'>681320: Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted; for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/681381'>681381: Brake linings and pads; with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos)</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/681389'>681389: Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted; for clutches or the like (not brake linings and pads), with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos)</a>"]


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