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6813.81

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… — not containing asbestos: Brake linings and pads

$64MIndia’s exports in 2025
107countries bought from India in 2025
35,475tonnes shipped in 2025
70%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. USA
  2. Canada
  3. United Arab Emirates
  4. Russian Federation
  5. Kenya
  6. Egypt
  7. Saudi Arabia
  8. Nepal
  9. Algeria
  10. Brazil

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

Indian tariff lines (8-digit) and GST

ITC-HS codeDescriptionGST
6813.81.00Not containing asbestos: Brake linings and pads18%

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

6813.89Friction material and articles thereof (for example, sheets, rolls, strips, segments… — not containing asbestos: Other$21M in 20256813.20Friction material and articles thereof (for example, sheets, rolls, strips, segments… — containing asbestos$5.6M in 2025