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U.S. imports of glass beads, imitation pearls, and imitation gemstones (HS 701810) totaled $5.0M in April 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSeed beads, rocailles, imitation pearls, and glass simulants for precious and semiprecious stones feed the fashion jewelry, textile embellishment, and craft industries under this heading. China dominates US supply, but Czech Republic and Austria — home to centuries-old glass bead and crystal traditions — remain significant sources for higher-end decorative and fashion applications. The US schedule distinguishes imitation pearls and pearl beads (7018101000), imitation precious and semiprecious stones excluding beads (7018102000), and general glass beads and smallwares (7018105000), so correct sub-classification depends on the article's form and the gemstone it simulates.
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Imitation precious or semiprecious stones that are not in bead form — such as faceted glass rhinestones or cabochons — fall under 7018102000. Glass beads (including seed beads, bugle beads, and similar smallwares) are classified under 7018105000. Imitation pearls and pearl beads have their own dedicated line at 7018101000. The distinction turns on the article's shape, whether it has a drilled hole, and whether it mimics a specific gemstone.
Imitation jewelry is classified in Chapter 71 (heading 7117), not Chapter 70. Glass beads, stones, and smallwares that are loose or unassembled belong in heading 7018 even if their ultimate use is in jewelry making. Once these components are assembled into a finished jewelry article, the classification shifts. Importers of bulk loose rhinestones or beads should confirm they are not entering as finished imitation jewelry, which carries different duty treatment.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $2.2M | $50K | -$2.2M |
| CANADA | $124K | $912K | +$788K |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | $1.0M | -- | -$1.0M |
| AUSTRIA | $623K | -- | -$623K |
| JAPAN | $471K | $5K | -$466K |
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