Customs tariff code 7018.20.00.90: Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter, andere
Reference data as at 24 July 2026
Customs tariff code 7018.20.00.90 covers Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter, andere. The third-country duty rate is 3 %, plus import VAT.
7018.20.00.90 is TARIC code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 70. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is declarable: you can use it in this form on a customs declaration.
- Customs code
- 7018.20.00.90
- Third-country duty
- 3 %
- Declarable
- Yes
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 70GLASS AND GLASSWARE
- 7018Glass 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
- 7018.20Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter
- 7018.20.00.90Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter, andere
From HS code to customs tariff code 7018.20.00.90
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 3 % | MFN |
| Algeria | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterposition 7018 2000 Hierher gehören die in den Erläuterungen zu Position 7018 des HS, zweiter Absatz Buchstabe H, beschriebenen Waren. Hierher gehören auch hohle Mikrokugeln.
1. Zu Kapitel 70 gehören nicht: a) Waren der Position 3207 (z. B. Schmelzglasuren und andere verglasbare Massen, Glasfritten, anderes Glas in Form von Pulver, Granalien oder Flocken) (RV E7001A00); b) Waren des Kapitels 71 (z. B. Fantasieschmuck) (RV E7001B00); c) Kabel aus optischen Fasern der Position 8544, elektrische Isolatoren (Position 8546) oder Isolierteile der Position 8547 (RV E7001C00); d) Frontscheiben (Windschutzscheiben), Heckscheiben und andere Scheiben, gerahmt, für Fahrzeuge der Kapitel 86 bis 88 (RV E7001D00); e) Frontscheiben (Windschutzscheiben), Heckscheiben und andere Scheiben, auch gerahmt, mit Heizvorrichtungen oder anderen elektrischen oder elektronischen Vorrichtungen ausgerüstet, für Kraftfahrzeuge der Kapitel 86 bis 88 (RV E7001E00); f) optische Fasern, optisch bearbeitete optische Elemente, Injektionsspritzen, künstliche Augen, Thermometer, Barometer, Dichtem …
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 7018.20.00.90 cover?
Code 7018.20.00.90 covers Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter, andere. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 7018.20.00.90?
The third-country duty rate for 7018.20.00.90 is 3 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 7018.20.00.90?
The first six digits form the HS code: 701820. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 7018.20.00.90 have?
7018.20.00.90 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 7018.20.00.90 sit in the tariff?
7018.20.00.90 sits in this hierarchy: 70 GLASS AND GLASSWARE > 7018 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 > 701820 Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 7018.20.00.90?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 7018.20.00.90. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 7018.20.00.90 change?
7018.20.00.90 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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