Find HS Code and trade information for loose beads for clothing

Loose Beads for Clothing

Loose beads used for clothing refer to individual, small decorative elements employed in the design, embellishment, and customization of garments. They are distinct from bead strands or pre-assembled beaded elements, offering flexibility in application.

Materials

A wide variety of materials are used in manufacturing loose beads for clothing, impacting their appearance, durability, and cost. Common materials include:

• Glass: A popular choice, glass beads offer a broad spectrum of colors, finishes (e.g., opaque, transparent, iridescent), and shapes. Czech glass beads are particularly known for their quality and precision.
• Plastic/Acrylic: Lightweight and affordable, plastic beads come in a vast range of colors and are suitable for casual wear or children’s clothing.
• Seed Beads: Tiny, uniform beads (typically glass or plastic) used for intricate beadwork and embellishment.
• Metal: Metal beads (brass, stainless steel, silver, gold) provide a more substantial weight and a different aesthetic. Often used for accents or more durable applications.
• Wood: Offer a natural, organic look and are often used for bohemian or rustic styles.
• Stone/Gemstone: Natural stone or gemstone beads (e.g., amethyst, quartz, jade) are valued for their unique appearance and perceived energy properties.
• Pearl: Both natural and cultured pearls are used for elegant or classic designs.
• Crystal: Typically lead crystal, these beads offer high reflectivity and are often used for formal wear or special occasion garments.

Purpose & Function

The primary purpose of loose beads on clothing is decorative. However, they can also serve functional roles:

• Embellishment: Adding visual interest, texture, and detail to garments.
• Customization: Allowing for personalized designs and unique style statements.
• Repair/Replacement: Used to replace missing beads or repair damaged beadwork.
• Weighting: In some cases, beads are used to add weight to a garment, affecting its drape or movement.

Usage Scenarios

Loose beads are incorporated into clothing in numerous ways:

• Embroidery: Beads are sewn onto fabric to create patterns, motifs, or all-over designs.
• Appliqué: Beads are attached to fabric cutouts and then sewn onto the garment.
• Beaded Fringe: Beads are strung together to create decorative fringe along hems, edges, or other areas.
• Necklines & Sleeves: Beads are often used to embellish necklines, cuffs, or sleeves.
• Entire Garments: Some garments are entirely constructed from beaded elements.
• Accessories: Beads are used on hats, belts, bags, and other clothing accessories.

Common Types (categorized by size/shape/use)

• Seed Beads: Small, uniform beads, often used for detailed beadwork (e.g., Peyote stitch, brick stitch). Sizes are designated by numbers (e.g., 11/0, 8/0, 5/0).
• Round Beads: A classic shape, available in a wide range of sizes and materials.
• Bugle Beads: Cylindrical, tube-shaped beads, often used for fringe or edging.
• Drop Beads: Teardrop or elongated shapes, used for pendants or accents.
• Flower Beads: Shaped like flowers, often used for floral designs.
• Spacer Beads: Small beads used to separate larger beads or create gaps in beadwork.
• Druzy Beads: Feature a coating of tiny crystals, providing a sparkling effect.
• Lampwork Beads: Individually crafted glass beads, often with unique designs.

Loose beads for clothing fall under the category of articles of plastics or other materials, specifically beads not strung and not set.

Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided reference material:

• 3926903300: Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Beads, bugles and spangles, not strung (except temporarily) and not set; articles thereof, not elsewhere specified or included: Handbags. While this code lists handbags, it also includes beads, bugles and spangles not strung or set. This code applies to beads used in clothing applications.

  • Chapter 39: Covers plastics and articles thereof.
  • Heading 3926: Specifically addresses other articles of plastics and articles of other materials.
  • Subheading 3926903300: Details beads, bugles, and spangles not strung, and articles thereof.

• 3926903300: Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Beads, bugles and spangles, not strung (except temporarily) and not set; articles thereof, not elsewhere specified or included: Handbags. This code appears twice in the reference material, reinforcing its relevance to loose beads.

  • Chapter 39: Covers plastics and articles thereof.
  • Heading 3926: Specifically addresses other articles of plastics and articles of other materials.
  • Subheading 3926903300: Details beads, bugles, and spangles not strung, and articles thereof.

Tax Rate Information:

• Basic Tariff: 6.5%
• Additional Tariff: 0.0%
• Tariff after April 2, 2025: 30.0%
• Total Tariff: 36.5%

Important Note:

The total tariff rate will be 36.5% after April 2, 2025.