Lead-Free Glass Beads 6mm Diameter

Unworked lead-free soda glass balls exactly 6 mm diameter for decorative and craft supplies. HTS 7002.10.10.00 due to size limit and unworked status, no cutting or annealing alterations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.9%+35.0%38.9%
🇲🇽Mexico3.9%+10.0%13.9%
🇨🇦Canada3.9%+10.0%13.9%
🇩🇪Germany3.9%+10.0%13.9%
🇯🇵Japan3.9%+10.0%13.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7018.10.20Lower: 35% vs 38.9%

If hollow microspheres

Hollow glass microspheres specifically excluded in 7018 from other balls.

7116.20.05Lower: 13.3% vs 38.9%

If strung as imitation jewelry

Assembled into articles of jewelry shifts to Chapter 71.

3208.10.00Lower: 38.7% vs 38.9%

If ground into pigment grade

Ground glass becomes paint/varnish pigments in Chapter 32.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm exact diameter at multiple points; ellipsoids may classify differently

Prop 65 labeling if for CA sale, though not tariff-related

Avoid stringing prior to import to keep as unworked balls

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