HS Code 701710
6-digit classification for Fused Quartz Labware, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Official description: Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, whether or not graduated or calibrated : Of fused quartz or other fused silica
Also searched as: fused quartz labware, silica glass beakers, quartz test tubes, fused silica glassware
Classification
How 701710 breaks down
Glass and glassware
Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, whether or not graduated or calibrated
Of fused quartz or other fused silica
Short answer
What HS code 701710 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 701710 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for fused quartz labware; often searched as fused quartz labware, silica glass beakers, quartz test tubes. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.
Use
Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
Verify
Check the destination market's official HTS, TARIC, commodity-code, duty, VAT, or GST source.
Decide
If classification, documents, or restricted-product risk is unclear, submit the product for a written check.
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 701710?
Buyers sourcing of fused quartz or other fused silica from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 701710 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
US import duty · China origin
US import duty for HS 701710
Published USITC HTS rates for of fused quartz or other fused silica (701710), aggregated at the 6-digit level. A research estimate — the final rate depends on your full 8-10 digit HTS line.
Base MFN rate
2.3%
Average across 2 US national tariff lines under 701710.
Section 301 (China)
+25%
Covered lines under this code carry a Section 301 China surcharge.
Effective China-origin
≈27.3%
Base rate with applicable 301 surcharges — before MPF/HMF and any trade-action changes.
Source: USITC HTS (base MFN) + Section 301 overlay · data as of 2026-07-05 · rates change with trade actions — always confirm your full 10-digit line on hts.usitc.gov before pricing a product. Other markets (EU/UK/CA/AU/SG) below.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 701710
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare China-origin duty evidence across supported markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 701710 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 7017
Other HS codes under 7017
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, whether or not graduated or calibrated". If 701710 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 701710: common questions
What is the US import duty for HS code 701710 from China?
As published in the USITC HTS (data as of 2026-07-05), the base MFN rate for 701710 averages about 2.3%, and Section 301 China surcharges apply on covered lines (up to +25%), bringing the effective China-origin rate to roughly 27.3% (averaged across 2 national tariff lines). This is a research estimate — the final rate depends on your full 8-10 digit HTS line; verify on hts.usitc.gov.
What is HS code 701710?
HS code 701710 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, whether or not graduated or calibrated : Of fused quartz or other fused silica". The first two digits (70) are the chapter — Glass and glassware — and digits 3-4 (7017) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 701710?
Common products classified under 701710 include fused quartz labware, silica glass beakers, quartz test tubes, fused silica glassware and similar items matching of fused quartz or other fused silica. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 701710?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 701710 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (701710) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
Is HSN code 701710 the same as HS code 701710?
Yes at the 6-digit level. India's HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) uses the same WCO base, so HSN 701710 covers the same "of fused quartz or other fused silica" scope; India then extends it to 8 digits for GST and customs. Check the Indian Customs tariff (CBIC) for the full national line.
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