Glass beads — HTS 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
Chapter 70 › Heading 7018
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 7018 is a four-digit product category for certain small glass articles and components. It generally covers glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semiprecious stones, similar glass smallwares, non-prosthetic glass eyes, lamp-worked glass statuettes and ornaments, and glass microspheres no larger than the stated size limit. Imitation jewelry is excluded even when it contains similar glass items.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS subheading, first identify the article’s principal type and intended use, then follow the more specific breakouts under heading 7018. The deciding detail may include the article’s form, whether it is a bead, imitation stone, ornament, glass eye, or microsphere, its manufacturing method, and—where relevant—its physical size or material characteristics. Review the complete eight-digit description and the applicable legal notes, not just a product name.
What to check
- Describe the item by its actual function and construction, not only its marketing name.
- Confirm whether the article is imitation jewelry or a separate glass component; heading 7018 excludes imitation jewelry.
- Measure glass microspheres and verify that the product fits the heading’s stated diameter limitation when that provision is relevant.
- Check whether the item is lamp-worked, a glass eye, a bead, an imitation stone, or another covered glass smallware type.
- Compare the full eight-digit HTSUS text and consult a customs broker or binding-ruling process when the classification is uncertain.
HTS heading 7018 summary
Glass beads is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7018.10 | Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semiprecious stones and similar glass smallwares |
| 7018.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7018.20.00.00 👉 | Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter | 5% | Free | 60% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS 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. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.