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 v2022 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, including beads, imitation pearls, glass ornaments, and microspheres. These items are widely used in various industries, from fashion and jewelry to home decor and crafts. The global glass beads and ornaments market is a significant contributor to the broader 26 Glass and Glass Products industry, valued at billions of dollars annually and expected to grow steadily in the coming years.

Production process

The production of glass beads, ornaments, and microspheres typically involves several key steps. First, raw materials such as silica, soda ash, and other minerals are melted at high temperatures to create the glass. The molten glass is then formed into the desired shapes, either through manual techniques like blowing and molding, or automated processes like drawing and cutting. Finally, the glass products may undergo additional finishing steps, such as polishing, coating, or decorating, to enhance their appearance and durability.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 7018 items include various types of glass, such as soda-lime glass, borosilicate glass, and lead crystal. Other key inputs include molds, tools, and machinery for shaping and finishing the glass products. Depending on the specific item, additional materials like paints, coatings, and adhesives may also be used. The availability and cost of these raw materials and equipment can significantly impact the overall production process and profitability of this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 7018 include a wide range of glass beads, imitation pearls, glass ornaments, and microspheres. These products are used in a variety of applications, such as 6302 Textiles, Apparel, and Accessories, 9503 Toys, Games, and Sports Equipment, 9405 Lighting and Lighting Fittings, and 6914 Ceramics. The glass microspheres produced under this code are also used in industries like 8708 Motor Vehicles and Parts and 8517 Telecommunications Equipment.

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/v2022/70'>70: Glass and glassware</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7018'>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/v2022/7001'>7001: Glass; cullet and other waste and scrap of glass, excluding glass from cathode ray tubes or other activated glass of heading 85.49, glass in the mass</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7002'>7002: Glass in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018), rods or tubes, unworked</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7003'>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/v2022/7004'>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/v2022/7005'>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/v2022/7006'>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/v2022/7007'>7007: Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7008'>7008: Glass; multiple-walled insulating units of glass</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7009'>7009: Glass mirrors; whether or not framed, including rear-view mirrors</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7010'>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/v2022/7011'>7011: Glass envelopes (including bulbs and tubes), open and glass parts thereof, without fittings, for electric lamps and light sources, cathode-ray tubes or the like</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7013'>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/v2022/7014'>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/v2022/7015'>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/v2022/7016'>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/v2022/7017'>7017: Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, whether or not graduated or calibrated</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7019'>7019: Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (e.g. yarn, rovings, woven fabrics)</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7020'>7020: Glass; articles n.e.c. in chapter 70</a>"]

    B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/701810'>701810: Glass; beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/701820'>701820: Glass microspheres; not exceeding 1mm in diameter</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/701890'>701890: Glass; articles thereof, statuettes and other ornaments of lamp worked glass, other than imitation jewellery</a>"]


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