Find HS Code and trade information for beaded

Beaded

Beaded refers to items constructed or decorated with beads. Beads are small, decorative objects with holes for piercing, historically made from materials like shell, bone, wood, and stone, now commonly produced from glass, plastic, and metal. The practice of beadwork is ancient, spanning cultures globally, and serves diverse purposes.

Materials

• Glass: The most common modern bead material, available in a vast range of colors, sizes, and finishes. Includes seed beads, bugle beads, and pressed glass beads.
• Plastic: Lightweight and inexpensive, often used for children’s crafts and mass-produced jewelry.
• Stone: Historically significant, offering natural textures and colors. Examples include agate, jade, and turquoise.
• Metal: Used for durability and a more substantial feel. Includes brass, silver, and gold beads.
• Wood: Provides a natural, organic aesthetic. Often used in larger beads or combined with other materials.
• Shell: Traditionally used in coastal cultures, offering iridescent and textured surfaces.
• Bone & Horn: Historically used, providing unique textures and colors.
• Seed Beads: Tiny glass beads, fundamental to intricate beadwork.

Purpose & Function

• Adornment: Jewelry (necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings), clothing embellishment, and body decoration.
• Ceremonial: Used in religious practices, spiritual rituals, and cultural traditions.
• Currency: Historically used as a form of trade and exchange.
• Record Keeping: Some cultures used bead patterns to record history or convey information.
• Art & Decoration: Used in sculptures, mosaics, and other decorative art forms.

Usage Scenarios

• Jewelry Making: Creating necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and other wearable art.
• Fashion: Embellishing clothing, handbags, and shoes.
• Home Decor: Creating curtains, wall hangings, lampshades, and decorative objects.
• Crafts: Creating mosaics, sculptures, and other art projects.
• Cultural Practices: Participating in traditional ceremonies and rituals.

Common Types of Beadwork

• Loom Work: Beads are woven onto a loom to create flat or three-dimensional designs.
• Needle Weaving: Beads are strung onto a thread and woven together to create intricate patterns.
• Stringing: Beads are simply strung together on a thread or cord.
• Embroidery: Beads are sewn onto fabric to create decorative designs.
• Knitting/Crocheting: Beads are incorporated into knitted or crocheted fabric.
• Bead Crochet: Using a small crochet hook to create intricate lace-like structures with beads.
• Superbeading: A technique using small seed beads to create highly detailed and realistic images.

The term "beaded" suggests items adorned with beads. Based on the provided reference material, several HS codes may be relevant depending on the base material and the nature of the item.

• 6506996000: Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed. Other: Of other materials: Other. This code applies to headgear made of materials other than those specifically listed, and could include beaded headgear if the beads are attached to a base material considered "other."
  • 65: Headgear and hats.
  • 06: Other headgear.
  • 99: Other. This subheading covers headgear not classified elsewhere.
• 6506993000: Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed. Other: Of other materials: Of furskin (beads could be considered an 'other material' if attached to a furskin base). This code is specifically for beaded headgear where the beads are attached to a furskin base.
  • 65: Headgear and hats.
  • 06: Other headgear.
  • 99: Other. This subheading covers headgear not classified elsewhere.
• 6504009045: Hats and other headgear, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed: Other Sewed: Other. This code applies to hats and headgear made by assembling strips of material and sewn together, potentially including beaded items.
  • 65: Headgear and hats.
  • 04: Hats and other headgear, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material.
  • 90: Other. This subheading covers hats and headgear not classified elsewhere.

Regarding HS code 6506993000, please note that beads are considered an 'other material' when attached to a furskin base.