Imitation Glass Ruby Beads from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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