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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+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree+50.0%50%
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

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

7018.10.50.00Higher: 37.5% vs 7.5%

If as glass beads for decoration

Glassware imitation jewelry if not historical.

7117.90Higher: 23.5% vs 7.5%

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