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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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