HS code 6813 covers brake pads, friction linings, and auto brake parts. These attract BCD 15% and IGST 28%, giving a total effective duty of approximately 49%. The high 28% IGST reflects luxury/demerit goods classification for GST purposes.
Quick answer: HS code 6813 covers brake pads, friction linings, and other friction materials for motor vehicles. BCD: 15%. IGST: 28%. Social Welfare Surcharge: 10% of BCD. Total effective duty: approximately 49% on CIF value. BIS CRS is mandatory under the Automotive Sector Quality Control Order.
HS code 6813 covers friction material and articles thereof. 68138100 covers brake pads for vehicles. 68138900 covers other friction materials. 84829000 covers bearing parts. Auto parts classification is complex and depends on vehicle make, model, and part function.
Clutch discs use HS 8708. Shock absorbers use HS 8708. Wheel bearings use HS 8482. Engine parts use HS 8409. Gaskets use HS 8484. Wiper blades use HS 8512. Each auto part has a specific HS code depending on function and material.
Related resources: find HS codes for other products, auto parts imports to Peenya.
Total effective duty on CIF value = BCD + SWS (10% of BCD) + IGST on (CIF + BCD + SWS). For HS code 6813, BCD is 15% and IGST is 28%.
| Duty Component | Rate | On ₹200,000 CIF (brake pad batch) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Customs Duty (BCD) | 15% | ₹30,000 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS) | 10% of BCD | ₹3,000 |
| IGST | 28% | ₹65,240 |
| Total Customs Duty | ~49.1% of CIF | ₹98,240 |
Note: The 28% IGST on auto parts is high and reflects luxury/demerit goods classification for GST purposes. This significantly increases landed cost compared to other product categories.
Auto parts do not qualify for EPCG unless used as capital goods in export production. Aftermarket parts traders commonly import Chinese-origin brake pads where the 49% effective duty is manageable due to significant Chinese price advantage.
Use our import duty calculator to compute exact landed cost for your shipment.
BIS CRS is mandatory for brake pads and friction materials under the Automotive Sector Quality Control Order. Certification is model/application-specific.
Brake pads and friction materials for motor vehicles are covered under the Automotive Quality Control Order — BIS certification is mandatory. Import without BIS CRS certification results in customs detention. Certification is model/application-specific and must match the vehicle type.
Many aftermarket parts traders import Chinese-origin brake pads — the 49% effective duty is manageable due to significant Chinese price advantage. Ensure certification is in place before the first shipment.
Auto parts classification is complex — provide vehicle make/model and part function to your CHA for accurate HS code determination.
Need help with compliance? check your compliance requirements or read our customs clearance guide.
Typical lead time: 35–50 days including BIS CRS (4–8 weeks) plus shipping.
Our customs clearance guide explains each step in detail. For Bengaluru-bound cargo, we clear at BLR airport (6–12 hours for green channel air freight) or ICD Whitefield (2–4 days for sea freight).
Brake pads (HS 68138100) attract BCD 15%, SWS 1.5% (10% of BCD), and IGST 28% on the duty-inclusive value — total effective duty approximately 49% on CIF value. The high 28% IGST on auto parts significantly increases the landed cost compared to other product categories.
Yes. Brake pads and friction materials for motor vehicles are covered under the Automotive Quality Control Order — BIS certification is mandatory. Import without BIS CRS certification results in customs detention. Certification is model/application-specific and must match the vehicle type.
Clutch disc: HS 8708. Shock absorbers: HS 8708. Wheel bearings: HS 8482. Engine parts: HS 8409. Gaskets: HS 8484. Wiper blades: HS 8512. Auto parts classification is complex — provide vehicle make/model and part function to your CHA for accurate HS code determination.
Yes, with BIS CRS certification for each product SKU. Many aftermarket parts traders import Chinese-origin brake pads — the 49% effective duty is manageable due to significant Chinese price advantage. Ensure certification is in place before the first shipment.
Most auto parts importers use LCL sea freight from Shanghai or Ningbo to ICD Whitefield for regular small orders, and FCL for larger inventory builds. Transit: 24–30 days LCL, 22–28 days FCL. Air freight is used only for urgent supply chain needs.
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