Imitation Glass Ruby Beads

Small solid glass beads colored to imitate rubies, used in craft projects or decorative strings. Classified in HTS 7018.90.50.00 as similar glass smallwares imitating semiprecious stones, other than imitation jewelry. Produced by melting and shaping glass into uniform spheres.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.6%+35.0%41.6%
🇲🇽Mexico6.6%+10.0%16.6%
🇨🇦Canada6.6%+10.0%16.6%
🇩🇪Germany6.6%+10.0%16.6%
🇯🇵Japan6.6%+10.0%16.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

7018.10Lower: 10% vs 41.6%

If shaped or finished as imitation pearls

Pearl-like glass smallwares have dedicated subheading 7018.10.

7116.20.05.00Lower: 13.3% vs 41.6%

If strung or assembled into semi-manufactured jewelry components

Assembled into articles of imitation jewelry under Chapter 71.

7013.28Lower: 15% vs 41.6%

If hollow and used as containers rather than solid smallwares

Hollow glass beads functioning as labware or containers go to 7013.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'not for jewelry manufacture' if sold for crafts to prevent jewelry heading shifts

Test for lead content if red coloring suggests crystal

Use strand-counting for accurate quantity declaration

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