Colonial Era Trade Bead Assemblage

Collection of 500 Venetian glass trade beads used in 17th-19th century African commerce. Historical ethnographic collection under HTS 9705.10.0090.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽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.

7018.10.50.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If as glass beads for decoration

Glassware imitation jewelry if not historical.

7117.90Higher: 21% vs 17.5%

If base metal strung beads

Imitation jewelry classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provenance from specific trade routes documented

Bulk declaration as collection vs. individual beads

Glass content analysis prevents Chapter 70 shift