Brake linings and pads (HS 681381)
Brake linings and pads (HS 681381) has 5,803 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Brake linings and pads is MERITOR INC, with 2,773 shipments, followed by HALDEX BRAKE PRODUCTS CORP and MAT HD LLC. The leading supplier is FRAS LE SA, with 1,696 shipments, followed by FRAS LE S/A RS and MASU BRAKES PVT LTD. Goods originate mainly from BRAZIL and INDIA, arriving primarily at NORFOLK, VA. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Brake linings and pads (HS 681381), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is FRAS LE SA → MERITOR INC with 1,465 shipments, followed by FRAS LE S/A RS → MERITOR INC (689) and FRAS LE S A → MERITOR INC (333).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MERITOR INC | 2,773 |
| HALDEX BRAKE PRODUCTS CORP | 439 |
| MAT HD LLC | 368 |
| MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC | 267 |
| BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS | 204 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| FRAS LE SA | 1,696 |
| FRAS LE S/A RS | 925 |
| MASU BRAKES PVT LTD | 737 |
| FRAS LE S A | 658 |
| MAT BRAKES INDIA PVT LTD | 287 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BRAZIL | 3,532 |
| INDIA | 1,336 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 155 |
| JAPAN | 143 |
| SRI LANKA | 84 |
| N/A | 82 |
| SPAIN | 72 |
| CHINA | 63 |
| GERMANY | 58 |
| ITALY | 51 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NORFOLK, VA | 1,757 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,404 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 837 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 770 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 372 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 223 |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | 194 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 162 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 23 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 22 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 681381 — Brake linings and pads. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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Frequently asked questions about importing Brake linings and pads
Who imports Brake linings and pads (HS 681381)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Brake linings and pads include MERITOR INC, HALDEX BRAKE PRODUCTS CORP, MAT HD LLC, MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC, and BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Brake linings and pads?
MERITOR INC is the largest U.S. importer of Brake linings and pads (HS 681381), with 2,773 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Brake linings and pads?
Leading suppliers shipping Brake linings and pads (HS 681381) to the U.S. include FRAS LE SA, FRAS LE S/A RS, MASU BRAKES PVT LTD, FRAS LE S A, and MAT BRAKES INDIA PVT LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Brake linings and pads are there?
ImportDoor has 5,803 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 681381, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Brake linings and pads imported from?
Brake linings and pads is imported into the U.S. primarily from BRAZIL, INDIA, and UNITED KINGDOM.
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