About HS Code 701810
This classification covers small, decorative glass articles primarily used in jewelry making, fashion accessories, and crafts. It includes a vast array of glass beads in various shapes, sizes, and finishes, as well as items designed to imitate natural pearls or precious/semi-precious stones, offering an affordable and versatile alternative. This segment of the glass industry is vibrant, driven by fashion trends, artisanal crafts, and DIY hobbies. Importers are typically jewelry manufacturers, craft suppliers, fashion brands, and hobby stores seeking diverse components. Exporters often come from countries with strong artisanal traditions or large-scale glass manufacturing capabilities. Key considerations for trade include color, cut, finish, and the ability to replicate natural aesthetics, making these items highly sought after for their decorative appeal.
Products Under This Code
Seed beads, lampwork beads, crystal beads, glass pearls, rhinestone components, glass cabochons, glass pendants, millefiori beads
Real World Examples
Swarovski crystal beads, Preciosa glass beads, Murano glass beads, Czech glass beads
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 7117 (imitation jewelry) if the glass components are already assembled into finished jewelry pieces. Also, 701890 (other glass ornaments) if the items are larger or not specifically for imitation/bead purposes.
Products Classified Under 7018.10
Industry
This code belongs to the Automotive & Vehicles industry.
Trade Overview
China, India, and the Czech Republic are major exporters, while the USA and EU countries are significant importers of these decorative glass smallwares.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 701810?
HS code 701810 covers: Glass; beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares. This classification covers small, decorative glass articles primarily used in jewelry making, fashion accessories, and crafts. It includes a vast array of glass beads in various shapes, sizes, and finishes, as well as items designed to imitate natural pearls or precious/semi-precious stones, offering an affordable and versatile alternative. This segment of the glass industry is vibrant, driven by fashion trends, artisanal crafts, and DIY hobbies. Importers are typically jewelry manufacturers, craft suppliers, fashion brands, and hobby stores seeking diverse components. Exporters often come from countries with strong artisanal traditions or large-scale glass manufacturing capabilities. Key considerations for trade include color, cut, finish, and the ability to replicate natural aesthetics, making these items highly sought after for their decorative appeal.
What products fall under HS code 701810?
Seed beads, lampwork beads, crystal beads, glass pearls, rhinestone components, glass cabochons, glass pendants, millefiori beads
What are common misclassifications for HS code 701810?
Can be confused with 7117 (imitation jewelry) if the glass components are already assembled into finished jewelry pieces. Also, 701890 (other glass ornaments) if the items are larger or not specifically for imitation/bead purposes.
How is HS code 701810 structured?
HS code 701810 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (70) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (18) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.