HS Code 701963
6-digit classification for Closed Woven Fabrics, Plain Weave,…, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Official description: Closed woven fabrics, plain weave, of yarns, not coated or laminated:
Also searched as: plain weave fiberglass fabric, fiberglass cloth plain weave, glass fiber plain weave fabric, fiberglass fabric
Classification
How 701963 breaks down
Glass and glassware
Closed woven fabrics, plain weave, of yarns, not coated or laminated:
Closed woven fabrics, plain weave, of yarns, not coated or laminated:
Short answer
What HS code 701963 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 701963 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for closed woven fabrics, plain weave, of…; often searched as plain weave fiberglass fabric, fiberglass cloth plain weave, glass fiber plain weave fabric. 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 701963?
Buyers sourcing closed woven fabrics, plain weave, of yarns, not… from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 701963 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 701963
Published USITC HTS rates for closed woven fabrics, plain weave, of yarns, not… (701963), aggregated at the 6-digit level. A research estimate — the final rate depends on your full 8-10 digit HTS line.
Base MFN rate
3.4%
Average across 6 US national tariff lines under 701963.
Section 301 (China)
+25%
Covered lines under this code carry a Section 301 China surcharge.
Effective China-origin
≈28.4%
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 701963
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 701963 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 7019
Other HS codes under 7019
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Closed woven fabrics, plain weave, of yarns, not coated or laminated:". If 701963 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 701963: common questions
What is the US import duty for HS code 701963 from China?
As published in the USITC HTS (data as of 2026-07-05), the base MFN rate for 701963 averages about 3.4%, and Section 301 China surcharges apply on covered lines (up to +25%), bringing the effective China-origin rate to roughly 28.4% (averaged across 6 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 701963?
HS code 701963 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Closed woven fabrics, plain weave, of yarns, not coated or laminated:". The first two digits (70) are the chapter — Glass and glassware — and digits 3-4 (7019) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 701963?
Common products classified under 701963 include plain weave fiberglass fabric, fiberglass cloth plain weave, glass fiber plain weave fabric, fiberglass fabric and similar items matching closed woven fabrics, plain weave, of yarns, not…. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 701963?
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 701963 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (701963) 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 701963 the same as HS code 701963?
Yes at the 6-digit level. India's HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) uses the same WCO base, so HSN 701963 covers the same "closed woven fabrics, plain weave, of yarns, not…" 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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