Product classification
HS code for Carbon fiber components: 6815.13
Stone or other mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included, articles of carbon fibres for non-electrical uses.
Classification of carbon fiber components under HS 6815.13
Carbon fiber components are classified under HS code 6815.13, which pertains to articles of carbon fibers for non-electrical uses. This code is part of Chapter 68, covering articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica, or similar materials. Heading 6815 is a "basket" heading for mineral substances not elsewhere specified. Within this heading, the 2022 HS nomenclature updates introduced specific subheadings for carbon fiber products to better track their trade. Subheading 6815.13 specifically targets finished or semi-finished articles made from carbon fiber, such as structural parts for aerospace, automotive components, or sporting goods. The classification depends on the product being a non-electrical article where the carbon fiber provides the primary structural or functional characteristic. These components are often composite materials where carbon fiber is embedded in a resin matrix (like epoxy). However, for classification purposes, if the carbon fiber gives the article its essential character, it remains under 6815.13. This includes items like carbon fiber bike frames, car hoods, or industrial robotic arms. The distinction is based on the final form of the product rather than the raw material state.
- Covers
- Carbon fiber automotive body parts
- Carbon fiber bicycle frames and components
- Aerospace structural parts made of carbon fiber
- Carbon fiber sporting goods (e.g., hockey sticks)
- Industrial robotic arms made of carbon composites
- Also under 6815.13
- Boeing (carbon fiber aircraft parts)
- Specialized (carbon fiber bicycle frames)
- Callaway (carbon fiber golf clubs)
- Tesla (carbon fiber components)
- Airbus (carbon fiber structures)
Codes often confused with 6815.13
Common mistake. Components are often misclassified under 6815.11 (raw fibers) or 6815.12 (fabrics). Furthermore, if the component is primarily plastic with minimal carbon reinforcement, it might be incorrectly placed in 3926.90. Electrical carbon components must be classified in 8545.
Top exporters and importers of HS 681513 (the code used for carbon fiber components), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 681513 (the code used for carbon fiber components) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 19% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 681513, not only carbon fiber components.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $584M 24% of world exports
- 2 Germany $301M 12% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $213M 8.7% of world exports
World total: $2.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $416M 19% of world imports
- 2 United States $245M 11% of world imports
- 3 Italy $183M 8.5% of world imports
World total: $2.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for carbon fiber components
Brazil classifies carbon fiber components under NCM 6815.13.00: HS 6815.13 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about carbon fiber components
What is the HS code for Carbon fiber components?
The HS code for Carbon fiber components is 681513 (Stone or other mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included; articles of carbon fibres for non-electrical uses). Finished or semi-finished carbon fiber components for non-electrical use are classified under HS code 6815.13.
How do I classify Carbon fiber components for customs?
Carbon fiber components is classified under HS code 681513 — Stone or other mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included; articles of carbon fibres for non-electrical uses. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are carbon fiber car parts classified here?
Yes, most structural and decorative carbon fiber automotive parts are classified under 6815.13 as articles of carbon fiber.
Which countries are the top exporters of carbon fiber components (HS 681513)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 681513 (the code used for carbon fiber components) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($584M, 24% of world exports), Germany ($301M) and the United Kingdom ($213M). World exports came to about $2.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of carbon fiber components (HS 681513)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 681513 (the code used for carbon fiber components) in UN Comtrade data were China ($416M, 19% of world imports), the United States ($245M) and Italy ($183M). World imports came to about $2.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Carbon fiber components the same in all countries?
The base HS code 681513 for Carbon fiber components is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for carbon fiber components in Brazil?
In Brazil, carbon fiber components (HS 681513) is classified under NCM 6815.13.00.