Find HS Code and trade information for glass tube beads

Based on the provided information, classifying "glass tube beads" requires careful consideration. Here's a breakdown of potential HS codes and relevant details:

• 7013.99.10.00: This code covers “Other glassware” specifically “Glassware decorated with metal flecking, glass pictorial scenes or glass thread- or ribbon-like effects, any of the foregoing embedded or introduced into the body of the glassware prior to its solidification; millefiori glassware; glassware colored prior to solidification, and characterized by random distribution of numerous bubbles, seeds or stones, throughout the mass of the glass”.

  • 70: Glass and glassware.
  • 13: Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than that of heading 7010 or 7018).
  • 99: Other glassware.
  • 10: Specifically for decorated glassware as described.
  • Applicable if the beads have embedded decorations, millefiori patterns, or coloring within the glass mass.

• 7013.37.10.10: This code covers “Other drinking glasses, other than of glass-ceramics”, specifically “Other: Other: Valued not over $0.30 each Crystalline or non-lead crystal”.

  • 70: Glass and glassware.
  • 13: Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than that of heading 7010 or 7018).
  • 37: Other drinking glasses, other than of glass-ceramics.
  • 10: Specifically for valued not over $0.30 each crystalline or non-lead crystal.
  • Applicable if the beads are classified as drinking glasses and meet the value and material criteria.

Important Considerations:

• Decoration: If the glass tube beads feature metal flecking, pictorial scenes, or embedded thread-like effects, 7013.99.10.00 is the more appropriate code.
• Intended Use: If the beads are intended for use as drinking glasses (e.g., components of a drinking vessel), 7013.37.10.10 may apply, but only if the value per bead is under $0.30 and they are crystalline or non-lead crystal.
• Material: Confirm whether the beads are made of crystalline or non-lead crystal.
• Value: If considering 7013.37.10.10, the value per bead must be accurately determined.

Tax Details (as per provided information):

• 7013.99.10.00:
  • Basic Duty: 15.0%
  • Additional Duty: 7.5%
  • Post-April 2, 2025: Additional Duty increases to 30%
  • Total Duty: 52.5%
• 7013.37.10.10:
  • Basic Duty: 28.5%
  • Additional Duty: 7.5%
  • Post-April 2, 2025: Additional Duty increases to 30%
  • Total Duty: 66.0%

Recommendation:

Carefully assess the material composition, decoration, and intended use of the glass tube beads. If they are primarily decorative, 7013.99.10.00 is likely the correct classification. If they function as drinking glass components and meet the value criteria, 7013.37.10.10 may be appropriate.