HS Heading 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
4 tariff lines in this heading, within chapter 68 (Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68132010 | Friction material and articles containing asbestos Unfinished | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
| 68132090 | Friction material ans articles Exlcuding unfinished | 15 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 45.88% |
| 68138100 | Friction material and articles thereof ..not Containing asbestos Brake linings | 15 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 45.88% |
| 68138900 | Friction material and articles thereof ..not Containing asbestos Excl. Brake l | 15 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 45.88% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 311,198,518 (1,239,384 kg) under this heading, across 4 of its 4 tariff lines.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 4 | 238,090 kg | BDT 66,941,134 |
| January 2026 | 4 | 251,705 kg | BDT 65,840,968 |
| February 2026 | 4 | 237,527 kg | BDT 59,446,084 |
| March 2026 | 3 | 175,451 kg | BDT 42,773,771 |
| April 2026 | 4 | 168,699 kg | BDT 40,857,818 |
| May 2026 | 3 | 167,912 kg | BDT 35,338,743 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
Bonded imports. A further BDT 1,083,952 (298 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 0.3% of the total value imported under this heading.
Import figures: NBR Import Statements (IM-4 commercial, IM-7 bonded), December 2025 – May 2026. Assessable value is the customs value on which duty is charged, not the retail or invoice price.