Glass beads, imitation pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, statuettes and other ornaments of worked glass; glass microspheres not exceeding 1mm in diameter
HS v2017 Code: 7018
About glass beads, imitation pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, statuettes and other ornaments of worked glass; glass microspheres not exceeding 1mm in diameter
HS code 7018 covers a diverse range of glass products, from decorative beads and ornaments to specialized glass microspheres. These items play a significant role in various industries, including jewelry, fashion, and specialty manufacturing. The global glass beads and ornaments market is projected to grow steadily in the coming years, driven by increasing demand for high-quality decorative items and the rising popularity of handcrafted and artisanal products.
Production process
The production of glass beads, ornaments, and microspheres typically involves a combination of traditional glassblowing techniques and modern manufacturing processes. Artisanal producers may use manual methods to shape and decorate the glass, while larger-scale manufacturers often employ automated machinery to ensure consistent quality and high output. Common production steps include melting raw materials, such as silica and various mineral additives, shaping the molten glass into the desired forms, and applying any necessary surface treatments or decorations.
Production inputs
The primary inputs for the 7018 industry include high-quality silica sand, various mineral additives (e.g., sodium oxide, calcium oxide, aluminum oxide), and specialized equipment such as furnaces, molds, and polishing tools. Depending on the specific product, additional inputs may include precious metals, dyes, and other decorative elements. Skilled labor, particularly in the case of handcrafted items, is also a crucial input for this industry.
Production outputs
The main outputs of the 7018 industry include a wide range of glass beads, imitation pearls, decorative glass ornaments, and specialized glass microspheres. These products are used in a variety of applications, such as 6214 Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like for fashion and accessories, 7117 Imitation jewelry for costume jewelry, and 9405 Lamps and lighting fittings, including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included for specialty lighting and decor.
Family tree for glass beads, imitation pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, statuettes and other ornaments of worked glass; glass microspheres not exceeding 1mm in diameter
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/70'>70: Glass and glassware</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7018'>7018: Glass beads, imitation pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, statuettes and other ornaments of worked glass; glass microspheres not exceeding 1mm in diameter</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7001'>7001: Glass; cullet and other waste and scrap of glass, glass in the mass</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7002'>7002: Glass in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018), rods or tubes, unworked</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7003'>7003: Glass; cast glass and rolled glass in sheets or profiles, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7004'>7004: Glass; drawn glass and blown glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7005'>7005: Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7006'>7006: Glass of heading no. 7003, 7004 or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, not framed or fitted with other materials</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7007'>7007: Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7008'>7008: Glass; multiple-walled insulating units of glass</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7009'>7009: Glass mirrors; whether or not framed, including rear-view mirrors</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7010'>7010: Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, containers of glass of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; preserving jars of glass; stoppers, lids and other closures of glass</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7011'>7011: Glass envelopes (including bulbs and tubes), open and glass parts thereof, without fittings, for electric lamps, cathode-ray tubes or the like</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7013'>7013: Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than of heading no. 7010 or 7018)</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7014'>7014: Signalling glassware and optical elements of glass (other than those of heading no. 7015), not optically worked</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7015'>7015: Clock, watch and similar glasses, glasses for non-corrective or corrective spectacles, curved, bent, hallowed etc, not optically worked; hollow glass spheres and their segments for manufacture</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7016'>7016: Glass; paving blocks, slabs, bricks, tiles etc, of pressed, moulded glass, whether or not wired, glass smallwares for decorative purposes leaded lights and the like; multicellular or foam glass</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7017'>7017: Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, whether or not graduated or calibrated</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7019'>7019: Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (e.g. yarn, woven fabrics)</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7020'>7020: Glass; articles n.e.c. in chapter 70</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/701810'>701810: Glass; beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/701820'>701820: Glass microspheres; not exceeding 1mm in diameter</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/701890'>701890: Glass; articles thereof, statuettes and other ornaments of lamp worked glass, other than imitation jewellery</a>"]
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