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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If produced in bead form with perforation
Imitation beads, even of semiprecious stone appearance, classify separately under the beads subheading.
If when set in finished jewelry
Assembled into costume jewelry pieces shifts classification to Chapter 71 imitation jewelry.
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
Related Products under HTS 7018.10.20.00
Faux Ruby Glass Cabochons
Smooth, domed glass cabochons colored red to imitate rubies, commonly used in rings, pendants, and craft projects. Falls under HTS 7018.10.20.00 for glass imitation semiprecious stones that are not beads.
Imitation Sapphire Glass Gems
Brilliant blue glass stones cut and polished to resemble sapphires, suitable for earrings, necklaces, and mosaic art. HTS 7018.10.20.00 covers these non-bead imitation semiprecious stones made through glass molding and facet cutting.
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.
Faux Amethyst Quartz Glass Stones
Purple glass cabochons and faceted stones replicating amethyst crystals for beading and jewelry design. HTS 7018.10.20.00 applies to these loose imitation semiprecious stones not configured as beads.
Imitation Aquamarine Glass Cabochons
Light blue-green glass stones cut to imitate aquamarine gems, used in silver jewelry and decorative inlays. Covered by 7018.10.20.00 for glass imitation semiprecious stones excluding imitation beads.