| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7002101000 | Doc | 58.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7002102000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7013991000 | Doc | 52.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7013492090 | Doc | 60.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7010905005 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7010905055 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926903500 | Doc | 44.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3918901000 | Doc | 60.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3918905000 | Doc | 59.2% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Glass Millet Beads
Glass millet beads are small, cylindrical or rounded beads made from glass, often used in various crafts, jewelry making, and decorative applications. They are known for their consistent size and shape, and come in a wide array of colors and finishes.
Material:
The primary material is typically soda-lime glass, though higher-quality beads may utilize borosilicate glass for increased durability and clarity. The glass is often coated with various finishes to achieve desired effects (see "Common Types" below).
Purpose:
- Jewelry Making: A foundational element in beaded necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and other accessories.
- Crafts: Used in embellishing clothing, accessories, and home décor items.
- Embroidery & Sewing: Integrated into fabric designs for texture and visual interest.
- Decorative Filling: Employed in vases, containers, or as weighted elements in decorative items.
- Traditional Crafts: Historically used in various cultural beadwork traditions.
Function:
Glass millet beads function primarily as aesthetic components. Their small size allows for intricate designs and patterns. They provide weight and texture, and their transparency or opacity contributes to the overall visual effect. The consistent size is crucial for uniform appearance and ease of use in repetitive patterns.
Usage Scenarios:
- Beading looms: Creating patterns and designs on looms.
- Stringing: Traditional method for necklaces, bracelets, and rosaries.
- Needlework: Sewing onto fabric for decorative effects.
- Wire wrapping: Securing beads to wire for jewelry or sculptural pieces.
- Off-loom beading: Creating freeform designs without a loom.
Common Types:
- Czech Glass Beads (Preciosa Ornela): Highly regarded for color consistency, quality, and wide range of finishes, including:
- Roundelle Beads: Small, round beads with a single hole.
- Cylinder Beads: Tubular beads, often used for loomwork.
- Seed Beads: Very small beads used for detailed work.
- Japanese Glass Beads (Miyuki): Known for precise uniformity, especially Delica Beads, which have a cylindrical shape and consistent hole size, ideal for loomwork and intricate patterns.
- Matte Beads: Beads with a frosted or non-glossy finish.
- Transparent Beads: Beads allowing light to pass through.
- Opaque Beads: Beads blocking light.
- Metallic Beads: Beads coated with a metallic finish (gold, silver, copper).
- Coated Beads: Beads with various surface coatings for unique effects (e.g., AB coating for iridescent finish).
- Fire-Polished Beads: Beads that have been heated to smooth the surface and create a polished appearance.
Glass millet beads are small spherical glass objects, often used in crafting, jewelry making, or decorative applications. They fall under the category of unworked glass and, depending on their diameter, may have different tariff classifications.
Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided reference material:
- 7002101000: Glass in balls (other than microspheres of heading 7018), rods or tubes, unworked: Balls: Not over 6 mm in diameter. This code applies to glass balls with a diameter of 6 mm or less. The '70' chapter indicates glass and glass articles. '02' denotes specific types of glass shapes. '10' further specifies balls, rods, or tubes in an unworked state. '1000' denotes balls not exceeding 6mm in diameter. The base tariff is 3.9%, with an additional 25.0% tariff, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 58.9%.
- 7002102000: Glass in balls (other than microspheres of heading 7018), rods or tubes, unworked: Balls: Other. This code applies to glass balls exceeding 6 mm in diameter. The '70' chapter indicates glass and glass articles. '02' denotes specific types of glass shapes. '10' further specifies balls, rods, or tubes in an unworked state. '2000' denotes balls exceeding 6mm in diameter. The base tariff is 0.0%, with an additional 25.0% tariff, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 55.0%.
It is important to accurately measure the diameter of the glass beads to determine the correct HS code. If the beads are part of a larger article or are strung together, other HS codes may be more appropriate.