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7018.20.00.00

Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter

Classification path

  1. 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
  2. Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
5%
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
60%
Unit of quantity
kg

Trade agreement rates

FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA

Related lines in heading 7018

About 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

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.

Full guide to heading 7018

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

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.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.

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