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Glass microspheres not exceeding 1|mm in diameter

ARTICLES OF STONE, PLASTER, CEMENT, ASBESTOS, MICA OR SIMILAR MATERIALS > GLASS AND GLASSWARE > Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, and articles thereof other than imitation jewellery; glass eyes other than prosthetic articles; statuettes and other ornaments of lamp-worked glass, other than imitation jewellery; glass microspheres not exceeding 1|mm in diameter > Glass microspheres not exceeding 1|mm in diameter

Origin

EU-Canada agreement: re-imported goods1006

0.000 %-3.0 pp

EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods1007

0.000 %-3.0 pp

CARIFORUM1033

0.000 %-3.0 ppEU-CARIFORUM EPA

Eastern and Southern Africa States1034

0.000 %-3.0 ppESA Interim EPA

SADC EPA1035

0.000 %-3.0 ppSADC EPA

Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part.2000

0.000 %-3.0 pp

GSP-EBA2005

0.000 %-3.0 ppEverything But Arms

European Economic Area2012

0.000 %-3.0 ppEEA Agreement

Hierarchy

13Section XIII — ARTICLES OF STONE, PLASTER, CEMENT, ASBESTOS, MICA OR SIMILAR MATERIALS

7000000000GLASS AND GLASSWARE

7018000000Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, and articles thereof other than imitation jewellery; glass eyes other than prosthetic articles; statuettes and other ornaments of lamp-worked glass, other than imitation jewellery; glass microspheres not exceeding 1|mm in diameter

7018100000Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares

7018200000Glass microspheres not exceeding 1|mm in diameter

7018200010Of solid glass microspheres 7018200090Other

7018900000Other

Duties & Measures

Third Country Duty3.000 %

Base rate (erga omnes)

Applies to all third countries without preferential agreement

3.000 %

Preferential rates(60)

+50

Preferential rates - 60 Origin
Origin	Savings	Trade agreement	Details
EU-Canada agreement: re-imported goods1006 0.000 %-3.0 pp	-3.0 pp	—	1
EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods1007 0.000 %-3.0 pp	-3.0 pp	—	2
CARIFORUM1033 0.000 %-3.0 ppEU-CARIFORUM EPA	-3.0 pp	EU-CARIFORUM EPA
Eastern and Southern Africa States1034 0.000 %-3.0 ppESA Interim EPA	-3.0 pp	ESA Interim EPA
SADC EPA1035 0.000 %-3.0 ppSADC EPA	-3.0 pp	SADC EPA
Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part.2000 0.000 %-3.0 pp	-3.0 pp	—
GSP-EBA2005 0.000 %-3.0 ppEverything But Arms	-3.0 pp	Everything But Arms
European Economic Area2012 0.000 %-3.0 ppEEA Agreement	-3.0 pp	EEA Agreement	1

Low-value consignment customs duty(2)

inherited from 7000000000

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EURRegulation 0382/262026-07-01

TM01066From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, a customs duty of EUR 3 per item in a consignment the intrinsic value of which does not exceed a total of EUR 150 shall apply instead of the relief eliminated pursuant to Article 1 of this Regulation, where: (a) the importation of the goods is exempt from VAT in accordance with Article 143(1), point (ca), of Directive 2006/112/EC; or (b) the goods are in a postal consignment as defined in Article 1, point (24), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446.

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EUR4Regulation 0382/262026-11-01

4 certificate(s) required

C127Other certificates

Merchant product identifier

C128Other certificates

Non-standardised manufacturer product identifier

C129Other certificates

Standardised manufacturer product identifier

Y081Particular provisions

No standardised manufacturer product identifier for the declared product exists

Import not allowed

Import control(4)

inherited from 7018000000

Belarus

Regulation 0765/062026-07-24

5 certificate(s) required

Y727Particular provisions

The prohibitions defined in article 1ra paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1ra paragraph 3)

Y728Particular provisions

The prohibitions defined in article 1ra paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1ra paragraph 4)

L152Import certificate/licence

Import authorisation by virtue of article 1ra paragraph 10 of Council Regulation (EU) 765/2006

Y870Particular provisions

Goods entered the territory of the customs union of the EU and presented to customs authorities prior to the entry into force or to applicability date of the present sanction, whichever is latest (see Article 8f of Regulation (EU) No 765/2006)

Y764Particular provisions

Other conditions

Import/export not allowed after control

CD925It shall be prohibited to purchase, import, or transfer into the Union, directly or indirectly, goods which allow Belarus to diversify its sources of revenue, thereby enabling its involvement in the Russian aggression against Ukraine, as listed in Annex XXVII, if they originate in Belarus or are exported from Belarus. Article 1ra - Regulation (EU) 765/2006 (COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2024/1865)

Russia

Regulation 0833/142026-07-24

5 certificate(s) required

L142Import certificate/licence

Import authorisation by virtue of article 3i paragraph 3c of Council Regulation (EU) 833/2014

Y874Particular provisions

The prohibitions defined in article 3i.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 do not apply (see exemptions in article 3i.3aa)

L143Import certificate/licence

Import authorisation by virtue of article 12b.2 of Council Regulation (EU) 833/2014

Y859Particular provisions

Y681Particular provisions

Presentation of a certificate/licence/document

Import not allowed

CD868It shall be prohibited to purchase, import, or transfer, directly or indirectly, goods which generate significant revenues for Russia thereby enabling its actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine, as listed in Annex XXI into the Union if they originate in Russia or are exported from Russia. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1, the competent authorities may authorise the purchase, import or transfer of the goods listed in Annex XXI, or the provision of related technical and financial assistance, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, after having determined that this is necessary for the establishment, operation, maintenance, fuel supply and retreatment and safety of civil nuclear capabilities, and the continuation of design, construction and commissioning required for the completion of civil nuclear facilities, the supply of precursor material for the production of medical radioisotopes and similar medical applications, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring, as well as for civil nuclear cooperation, in particular in the field of research and development. Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 - Article 3i (Council regulation (EU) 2022/576)

Ukraine

Regulation 0692/142026-06-24

EU-Ukraine DCFTA(since 2016)

3 certificate(s) required

Y997Particular provisions

Goods not originating from or destined to Crimea or Sevastopol (Articles 2 and 2b.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014)

N864UN/EDIFACT certificate

Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document

N954UN/EDIFACT certificate

Movement certificate EUR.1

Import not allowed

CD967I. According to Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014, it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol. The prohibition shall not apply in respect of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part. II. According to the Council Regulation (EU) 692/2014, the export of goods and technologies suited for use in the sectors of transport; telecommunications; energy; prospection, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources is prohibited: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Crimea or Sevastopol, or (b) for use in Crimea or Sevastopol.

Ukraine

Regulation 0263/222026-06-24

EU-Ukraine DCFTA(since 2016)

3 certificate(s) required

Y984Particular provisions

Goods not originating from or not destined for the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine in the oblasts of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia

N954UN/EDIFACT certificate

Movement certificate EUR.1

N864UN/EDIFACT certificate

Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document

Import/export not allowed after control

CD860According to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263 (OJ L42I, p. 77): I. It shall be prohibited to import into the European Union goods originating in non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts of Ukraine. The import prohibitions not apply in respect of: (a) the execution until 24 May 2022 of trade contracts concluded before 23 February 2022, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal person, entity or body seeking to perform the contract has notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established; (b) goods originating in the specified territories which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. II. It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export goods and technology listed in Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in the specified territories, or (b) for use in the specified territories. Annex II shall include certain goods and technologies suited for use in the following key sectors: (i) transport; (ii) telecommunications; (iii) energy; (iv) the prospecting, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources. The prohibitions in point II above shall be without prejudice to the execution until 24 August 2022 of an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022, or from ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the competent authority has been informed at least five working days in advance.

Start date: 1972-01-01

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Regulatory notes

NENC70182000

Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter This subheading covers the articles described in the HS Explanatory Note to heading 7018 , second paragraph, (H). ►M3 This subheading also includes hollow glass microspheres. ◄

Chapter noteChapter 70 — Glass and glassware

This chapter covers glass in all its forms, including fused quartz and other fused silica, but does not cover goods of heading 3207 (glass frit and other glass in powder, granules or flakes used as ceramic materials), optical elements of Chapter 90, or glass fibres and articles thereof for textile use (Chapter 70 vs Chapter 59 depends on the form). Glass is defined as a product obtained by fusing siliceous materials with fluxes at high temperature, which solidifies into an amorphous state. The chapter includes float glass, drawn glass, blown glass, cast glass, rolled glass, and pressed glass at various levels of working (cutting, polishing, engraving, etc.). Articles of glass combined with other materials are classified according to the General Interpretive Rules.

Non-preferential origin

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Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi- precious stones and similar glass smallwares, and articles thereof other than imitation jewellery; glass eyes other than prosthetic articles; statuettes and other ornaments of lamp-worked glass, other than imitation jewellery; glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter.

CTH

tariff_shift

CTH

Residual rule

Where the country of origin cannot be determined by application of the primary rules, the country of origin of the goods shall be the country in which the major portion of the materials originated, as determined on the basis of the value of the materials.

FAQ

What is the EU customs duty for Glass microspheres not exceeding 1|mm in diameter (7018200000)?

The third country duty (erga omnes) for Glass microspheres not exceeding 1|mm in diameter is 3.000 %. This rate applies to imports from countries without a preferential trade agreement with the EU.

Are there tariff preferences for Glass microspheres not exceeding 1|mm in diameter (7018200000)?

Yes, 57 tariff preferences are available for this code. Preferential rates apply to imports from countries with a trade agreement with the EU.

Are import controls required for Glass microspheres not exceeding 1|mm in diameter (7018200000)?

Yes, 4 import control measure(s) apply to this code (e.g. CITES, REACH, sanitary controls, etc.).

How many BTIs (Binding Tariff Information) exist for Glass microspheres not exceeding 1|mm in diameter (7018200000)?

20 BTIs have been issued for this TARIC code by EU Member States customs authorities.

What are the non-preferential origin rules for Glass microspheres not exceeding 1|mm in diameter (7018200000)?

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#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€71.6M	120.2Mt	€0.5956/kg	40.7%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€36.3M	6.7Mt	€5.43/kg	20.7%
3	🇷🇺 Russia	€32.0M	79.1Mt	€0.4044/kg	18.2%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€26.5M	40.3Mt	€0.6591/kg	15.1%
5	🇧🇾 Belarus	€9.2M	20.5Mt	€0.4509/kg	5.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€38.0M	14.9Mt	€2.55/kg	36.2%
2	🇳🇴 Norway	€19.1M	12.7Mt	€1.50/kg	18.2%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€17.8M	14.2Mt	€1.25/kg	17.0%
4	🇨🇳 China	€16.7M	13.5Mt	€1.24/kg	15.9%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€11.2M	5.1Mt	€2.18/kg	10.7%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€2.0M	1.7Mt	€1.19/kg	1.9%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€71.6M	120.2Mt	€0.5956/kg	40.7%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€36.3M	6.7Mt	€5.43/kg	20.7%
3	🇷🇺 Russia	€32.0M	79.1Mt	€0.4044/kg	18.2%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€26.5M	40.3Mt	€0.6591/kg	15.1%
5	🇧🇾 Belarus	€9.2M	20.5Mt	€0.4509/kg	5.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€38.0M	14.9Mt	€2.55/kg	36.2%
2	🇳🇴 Norway	€19.1M	12.7Mt	€1.50/kg	18.2%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€17.8M	14.2Mt	€1.25/kg	17.0%
4	🇨🇳 China	€16.7M	13.5Mt	€1.24/kg	15.9%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€11.2M	5.1Mt	€2.18/kg	10.7%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€2.0M	1.7Mt	€1.19/kg	1.9%

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