Glass Imitation Emeralds

Facetted glass stones mimicking the appearance of natural emeralds, used in costume jewelry and decorative crafts. Classified under HTS 7018.10.20.00 as imitation semiprecious stones, excluding beads, made from molded and cut glass to replicate gemstone facets and color.

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.

7018.10.10.00Higher: 39% vs 35%

If produced in bead form with perforation

Imitation beads, even of semiprecious stone appearance, classify separately under the beads subheading.

7117.19Lower: 21% vs 35%

If when set in finished jewelry

Assembled into costume jewelry pieces shifts classification to Chapter 71 imitation jewelry.

7001.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If not cut to imitate specific gemstone shapes

Unworked glass pieces or simple shapes fall under cast or rolled glass rather than imitation stones.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify stones are not bead-shaped (over 1mm diameter with hole) to avoid reclassification to imitation beads

Provide lab reports confirming glass composition if customs questions natural stone claims

Label as 'imitation' or 'faux' to comply with FTC jewelry guidelines and prevent misdeclaration