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6813.20

Subheading in 6813 — Friction material and articles thereof (for example, sheets, rolls, strips, segments…

Friction material and articles thereof (for example, sheets, rolls, strips, segments… — containing asbestos

$5.6MIndia’s exports in 2025
72countries bought from India in 2025
2,350tonnes shipped in 2025
6%of 6813 exports

India’s exports, year by year

US$, calendar years, all destinations combined. Source: UN Comtrade (India’s own reports).

Biggest buyers, 2025

  1. Sri Lanka
  2. Bangladesh
  3. Kenya
  4. Nepal
  5. United Arab Emirates
  6. Venezuela
  7. Nigeria
  8. Côte d'Ivoire
  9. Uganda
  10. United Rep. of Tanzania

Ranked by value. Country-by-country figures are not shown.

Indian tariff lines (8-digit) and GST

ITC-HS codeDescriptionGST
6813.20.10Containing asbestos: Brake lining and pads18%
6813.20.90Containing asbestos: Asbestos friction materials18%

GST on supply within India, as of 1 May 2026. Where two rates are shown, the rate depends on a condition in the GST notification: open the code for the exact rule. Exports are zero-rated supplies.

Other codes in 6813