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| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7616995120 | Doc | 57.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7616995190 | Doc | 82.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7615109100 | Doc | 65.6% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3919101010 | Doc | 61.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3919901000 | Doc | 61.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3920995000 | Doc | 60.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3920991000 | Doc | 61.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Flat Bead
Flat beads are a category of beads characterized by their flattened, often disc-shaped profile. They are employed in a wide range of applications, from jewelry making to decorative arts and crafts.
Material
Flat beads are manufactured from diverse materials, impacting their appearance, weight, and cost:
- Glass: The most common material. Offers a wide spectrum of colors, finishes (opaque, translucent, iridescent, metallic), and effects. Czech glass beads are particularly well-regarded for precision and quality.
- Plastic/Acrylic: Lightweight and inexpensive. Suitable for mass-produced items and children's crafts. Available in numerous colors and finishes.
- Metal: Typically aluminum, brass, or stainless steel. Provides durability and a modern aesthetic. Often used in industrial-style jewelry or for structural elements.
- Wood: Offers a natural, organic look. Commonly used in bohemian or rustic designs.
- Stone/Gemstone: Includes materials like agate, jasper, or turquoise. Offers unique patterns and properties, often associated with metaphysical beliefs.
- Seed Beads: Tiny glass beads, frequently used in intricate beadwork.
Purpose & Function
The primary function of flat beads is decorative. They serve as components in larger designs, adding color, texture, and visual interest. Specific purposes include:
- Jewelry Making: Used in necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and other adornments.
- Beadwork: Stitched or woven together to create complex patterns, often forming focal points or entire pieces.
- Embroidery: Applied to fabric to create decorative embellishments.
- Craft Projects: Incorporated into mosaics, ornaments, or other artistic creations.
- Clothing/Accessories: Embellishing garments, bags, or shoes.
Usage Scenarios
- Fashion Jewelry: Creating trendy and affordable accessories.
- Artisan Crafts: Producing unique, handmade pieces with a focus on detail and quality.
- Cultural/Traditional Art: Used in indigenous beadwork and ceremonial objects.
- Home Décor: Creating beaded curtains, chandeliers, or decorative bowls.
- Educational Activities: Employed in children's craft projects to develop fine motor skills and creativity.
Common Types
- Spacer Beads: Small, often simple beads used to separate larger beads or create visual breaks in a design.
- Seed Beads: Extremely small glass beads, available in a vast array of colors and finishes. Commonly used in off-loom beadwork.
- Czech Glass Beads: Known for their consistent size, shape, and high-quality finishes. Includes types like Preciosa Ornela beads.
- Druzy Beads: Feature a coating of tiny crystals, creating a sparkling effect.
- Flower Beads: Shaped like flowers, often with detailed petals and centers.
- Gemstone Beads: Flat beads cut from natural gemstones.
- Acrylic/Plastic Beads: Inexpensive and available in a wide range of shapes and colors.
Based on the provided information, the following HS codes may be relevant to “flat bead”:
- 7616995120: This HS code falls under Chapter 76 (Aluminum and aluminum articles). Specifically, it covers “Other articles of aluminum: Other: Other: Other Laminated goods consisting of 2 or more flat-rolled sheets of aluminum held together with an adhesive or having a core of non-metallic material”. If the flat bead is constructed from aluminum and consists of laminated sheets, this code may be applicable. The total tax rate is 57.5%, comprising a 2.5% base tariff, a 25.0% additional tariff, and a 30.0% additional tariff effective after April 2, 2025.
- 7616995190: Also within Chapter 76 (Aluminum and aluminum articles), this code covers “Other articles of aluminum: Other: Other: Other Other: Other: Other”. If the flat bead is made of aluminum but doesn’t fit the laminated description of 7616995120, this could be a suitable classification. The total tax rate is 82.5%, consisting of a 2.5% base tariff, a 25.0% additional tariff, and an additional 25% tariff applicable to steel and aluminum products, plus a 30.0% additional tariff effective after April 2, 2025.
- 3919101010: This HS code is under Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof). It covers “Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls: In rolls of a width not exceeding 20 cm: Having a light-reflecting surface produced in whole or in part by glass grains (ballotini) Pavement marking tape”. If the flat bead is made of plastic, self-adhesive, in rolls less than 20cm wide, and has a light-reflecting surface, this code may apply. The total tax rate is 61.5%, including a 6.5% base tariff and a 25.0% additional tariff, with a 30.0% additional tariff effective after April 2, 2025.
- 3919901000: Also within Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof), this code covers “Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls: Other: Having a light-reflecting surface produced in whole or in part by glass grains (ballotini)”. If the flat bead is made of plastic, self-adhesive, and has a light-reflecting surface but doesn’t meet the roll width criteria of 3919101010, this code may be appropriate. The total tax rate is 61.5%, consisting of a 6.5% base tariff and a 25.0% additional tariff, plus a 30.0% additional tariff effective after April 2, 2025.
- 3920995000: This HS code falls under Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof). It covers “Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, noncellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials: Of other plastics: Of other plastics: Other”. If the flat bead is made of plastic, noncellular, not reinforced, laminated, and combined with other materials, this code may apply. The total tax rate is 60.8%, including a 5.8% base tariff and a 25.0% additional tariff, with a 30.0% additional tariff effective after April 2, 2025.
- 3920991000: Also within Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof), this code covers “Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, noncellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials: Of other plastics: Of other plastics: Film, strip and sheets, all the foregoing which are flexible: Over 0.152 mm in thickness, and not in rolls”. If the flat bead is made of plastic, noncellular, not reinforced, flexible, over 0.152 mm in thickness, and not in rolls, this code may be appropriate. The total tax rate is 61.0%, consisting of a 6.0% base tariff and a 25.0% additional tariff, plus a 30.0% additional tariff effective after April 2, 2025.