Glass Imitation Diamonds

Clear, faceted glass rhinestones designed to imitate diamonds for fashion accessories and decorative applications. Classified in 7018.10.20.00 as imitation precious stones excluding bead forms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

7018.10Same rate: 35%

If shaped as imitation pearls

Imitation pearls have dedicated subheading apart from other imitation stones.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 35%

If plastic rather than glass composition

Acrylic or plastic imitation gems classify as other plastic articles.

7019.19Lower: 14.2% vs 35%

If in yarn or fabric form for textile applications

Glass fibers or filaments shift to Chapter 70 glass textile materials.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use refractive index certificates to prove glass vs. cubic zirconia if questioned

Separate diamond imitations from CZ in shipments to avoid co-mingling classification issues

Mark invoices clearly as 'glass' not 'rhinestone' if rhinestone implies specific production method