HS code for glass beads
The U.S. HS code for glass beads is usually 7018.10.50.00 (jewelry making), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewelry making | 7018.10.50.00 | Free | 12.5% |
- 7018.10.50.00: Other
What decides the code
Glass beads for jewelry making are classified under heading 7018, specifically 7018.10.50.00, as glass smallwares.
- The product is made of glass, which places it in heading 7018 rather than in headings for plastic or stone beads.
- The beads are glass smallwares for jewelry making, which fits 7018.10.50.00 under the glass beads and similar smallwares subheading.
- If the beads were strung as finished imitation jewelry, the article would move to heading 7117 instead of 7018.
Common mistakes
- Classifying glass beads under 7117 as imitation jewelry is wrong because loose beads are glass smallwares, not finished jewelry.
- Putting glass beads in 7016 is wrong because that heading covers glass paving blocks, tiles and similar construction glass.
- Classifying glass beads under 3926 as plastic articles is wrong because the beads are made of glass, not plastic.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 7018.10.50.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for glass beads?
The U.S. HTS code for glass beads is usually 7018.10.50.00 (jewelry making). The first six digits, 7018.10, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on glass beads from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 7018.10.50.00 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 7018.10.50.00Other
- Heading 7018Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semiprecious stones and similar glass smallwares and articles thereof other than imitation jewelry; glass eyes other than prosthetic articles; statuettes and other ornaments of lamp-worked glass, other than imitation jewelry; glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter
Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.