India to USA trade data · HS 6813
Exporting Brake Linings & Friction Materials from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $25.2M of brake linings & friction materials (HS 6813) from India, 16.4% of all US imports of this product, making India the 3rd largest supplier of 42 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $25.2M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -22.5%
- India's rank
- 3rd of 42
- Share of US imports
- 16.4%
- Average duty paid
- 15.7%
- Shipped by sea
- 99%
Five-year trend
US imports of brake linings & friction materials from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $14M, down 22.5% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with brake linings & friction materials
US imports of HS 6813 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 42 countries: $154M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Brazil | $42.4M | 27.6% |
| 2. Mexico | $26.9M | 17.5% |
| 3. India | $25.2M | 16.4% |
| 4. Japan | $14.5M | 9.4% |
| 5. Colombia | $10.5M | 6.8% |
| 6. France | $7.6M | 4.9% |
| 7. Germany | $7.2M | 4.7% |
| 8. China | $4.4M | 2.8% |
US ports of entry
US ports for brake linings & friction materials from India
Top US ports for HS 6813 imports from India by value, 2025. 99% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | $8.2M | 32.4% |
| Newark, NJ | $6.1M | 24.3% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $4.4M | 17.5% |
| Houston, TX | $3.4M | 13.5% |
| Charleston, SC | $1.6M | 6.4% |
| New York, NY | $708K | 2.8% |
US duty
Duty paid on brake linings & friction materials from India
Across all HS 6813 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 15.7% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 13.6% across 2025.
This is an average over every product in the heading, not the rate for a specific item. Your rate depends on the product's 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when it enters the US.
Questions
Brake Linings & Friction Materials from India to the USA: FAQs
How much brake linings & friction materials does the US import from India?
$25.2M in 2025 (HS 6813), which made India the 3rd largest supplier of 42 countries with 16.4% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $14M, down 22.5% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for brake linings & friction materials in the US market?
Brazil (27.6%), Mexico (17.5%), Japan (9.4%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on brake linings & friction materials from India?
On average, the duty paid was 15.7% of the value of brake linings & friction materials from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (13.6% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 6813: the rate for your goods depends on their 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when they enter. The importer pays it, usually through a customs broker.
Which US ports receive brake linings & friction materials from India?
Savannah, GA (32.4%), Newark, NJ (24.3%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (17.5%) took the most by value in 2025. About 99% arrived by sea.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau international trade data (general imports, and duty calculated on imports for consumption), 2021–2025 and Jan–Aug 2026.
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