India to USA trade data · HS 7018
Exporting Glass Beads from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $28M of glass beads (HS 7018) from India, 21.4% of all US imports of this product, making India the 2nd largest supplier of 60 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $28M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +13.1%
- India's rank
- 2nd of 60
- Share of US imports
- 21.4%
- Average duty paid
- 23.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 75%
Five-year trend
US imports of glass beads from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $19.9M, up 13.1% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with glass beads
US imports of HS 7018 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 60 countries: $131M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $36.1M | 27.7% |
| 2. India | $28M | 21.4% |
| 3. Austria | $22.4M | 17.1% |
| 4. Czechia | $13.7M | 10.5% |
| 5. Japan | $6M | 4.6% |
| 6. Germany | $5.8M | 4.5% |
| 7. Italy | $5.5M | 4.2% |
| 8. Canada | $2.4M | 1.8% |
US ports of entry
US ports for glass beads from India
Top US ports for HS 7018 imports from India by value, 2025. 75% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $8.6M | 30.6% |
| Savannah, GA | $6.2M | 22% |
| JFK International Airport, NY | $2M | 7% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $2M | 7% |
| Charleston, SC | $1.9M | 6.6% |
| San Francisco International Airport, CA | $1.8M | 6.6% |
US duty
Duty paid on glass beads from India
Across all HS 7018 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 23.9% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 25.9% across 2025.
This is an average over every product in the heading, not the rate for a specific item. Your rate depends on the product's 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when it enters the US.
Questions
Glass Beads from India to the USA: FAQs
How much glass beads does the US import from India?
$28M in 2025 (HS 7018), which made India the 2nd largest supplier of 60 countries with 21.4% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $19.9M, up 13.1% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for glass beads in the US market?
China (27.7%), Austria (17.1%), Czechia (10.5%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on glass beads from India?
On average, the duty paid was 23.9% of the value of glass beads from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (25.9% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 7018: the rate for your goods depends on their 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when they enter. The importer pays it, usually through a customs broker.
Which US ports receive glass beads from India?
Newark, NJ (30.6%), Savannah, GA (22%), JFK International Airport, NY (7%) took the most by value in 2025. About 75% arrived by sea and 25% by air.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau international trade data (general imports, and duty calculated on imports for consumption), 2021–2025 and Jan–Aug 2026.
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