Brake linings and pads
Brake linings and pads, not mounted, non-asbestos basis
HSN 6813 81 00 (Brake linings and pads) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code, bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Friction materials with a basis of asbestos are separately classified within Chapter 68 and attract distinct compliance; classification accuracy on the basis material is the principal importer risk.
The absence of compliance at this tariff line applies specifically to non-asbestos brake linings and pads; asbestos-based friction materials fall under a separate Chapter 68 heading and are subject to additional regulatory scrutiny given India's restrictions on asbestos-containing goods. Customs examination that reveals asbestos content — or re-classification to a mounted or assembled brake component under a different chapter — can trigger retrospective compliance and detention. Confirm the precise basis material and mounting status against the customs tariff before relying on the absence of compliance.