HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7018.10 – Glass; beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares
HS code 7018.10 is the 6-digit subheading for glass, beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares. It is used for seed beads, lampwork beads, crystal beads, glass pearls and rhinestone components.
What HS 7018.10 covers
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.
- Covers
- Seed beads
- Lampwork beads
- Crystal beads
- Glass pearls
- Rhinestone components
- Glass cabochons
- Glass pendants
- Millefiori beads
- Examples
- Swarovski crystal beads
- Preciosa glass beads
- Murano glass beads
- Czech glass beads
Codes often confused with 7018.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 701810, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 701810 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 80% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 14% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.1B 80% of world exports
- 2 Czechia $91M 6.5% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $29M 2.1% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $119M 14% of world imports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$117M 14% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $66M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $849M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 7018.10 3
Brazil splits HS 7018.10 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7018.10.10 Glass beadsContas de vidro
- 7018.10.20 Glass imitation pearls and gemstonesImitações de pérolas naturais ou cultivadas, pedras preciosas ou semipreciosas
- 7018.10.90 Other similar glass smallwaresOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 70.18 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7018.10
What is HS code 701810?
HS code 701810 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 701810?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 701810 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 80% of world exports), Czechia ($91M) and Hong Kong ($29M). World exports came to about $1.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 701810?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 701810 in UN Comtrade data were India ($119M, 14% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $117M) and the United States ($66M). World imports came to about $849M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 701810?
Brazil splits HS code 701810 into 3 NCM codes: 7018.10.10 (Glass beads), 7018.10.20 (Glass imitation pearls and gemstones), 7018.10.90 (Other similar glass smallwares). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.