Heading 7018

Glass 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

6 declarable lines

Heading 7018 covers glass beads, imitation pearls and imitation stones, other glass smallwares, glass microspheres up to 1 mm, non-prosthetic glass eyes, and lamp-worked glass ornaments other than imitation jewelry. It is split into 7018.10 for beads and imitations, 7018.20 for microspheres, and 7018.90 for glass eyes and other articles.

Products in this heading

Loose glass seed beads for jewelry making
Imitation pearl beads, drilled or not, not strung and not set
Faceted imitation precious or semiprecious stones other than beads
Imitation stone beads and other glass beads
Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter
Glass eyes for dolls and craft figures, other than prosthetic articles
Lamp-worked glass figurines and ornaments other than imitation jewelry

How to choose the right subheading

Identify the product type first: bead or imitation stone, microsphere, glass eye, lamp-worked ornament, or other glass smallware.
For beads and imitations, decide whether the item is an imitation pearl, an imitation precious or semiprecious stone, or another glass smallware.
For microspheres, measure the diameter; the line applies only when the diameter does not exceed 1 mm.
For glass eyes, decide whether the item is a prosthetic article or a non-prosthetic glass eye.
Check whether the item is strung, set, or finished as imitation jewelry, which moves it out of heading 7018.

Often confused with

Glass bead necklaces and other imitation jewelry
Beads that are strung or set as jewelry are classified as imitation jewelry, not as glass smallwares.
Heading 7117
Glass vases, drinking glasses and other table or kitchen glassware
These are glassware for table, kitchen or decoration, not glass beads or smallwares.
Heading 7013
Unworked glass rods or tubes for making beads
Raw glass in rods or tubes before bead finishing stays in heading 7002.
Heading 7002
Glass mosaic cubes and tiles
Glass cubes and smallwares for mosaics are specifically covered by heading 7016.
Heading 7016

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for glass seed beads?

Loose glass seed beads fall under 7018.10.50.00 as other glass smallwares, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on imitation pearl beads?

Imitation pearl beads that are drilled or not drilled, but not strung and not set, are classified in 7018.10.10.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 4%.

How do I classify glass microspheres?

Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter are classified in 7018.20.00.00 with a general (MFN) rate of 5%. The 1 mm diameter limit is the deciding fact for this line.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.