HS Code 3506
Prepared Glues and Retail Adhesives
HS code 3506 covers prepared industrial adhesives and all glues packaged for retail sale weighing 1kg or less, including glues based on rubber or plastics.
HS Code 3506 — Prepared Glues and Retail Adhesives
This category includes a wide range of ready-to-use adhesives not covered by more specific headings. Crucially, it includes any glue or adhesive product weighing less than 1kg net, regardless of its chemical composition, intended for retail sale.
What's included
- Super glue in small tubes
- Rubber cement
- Plastic adhesives
- Hot melt adhesives
- Prepared glues for retail under 1kg
What's excluded
- Casein glues → use
3501(Casein-based glues have their own specific heading.) - Surgical tissue adhesives → use
3006(Medical use adhesives are classified with pharmaceutical products.)
Common examples
- Loctite Super Glue 5g tube
- Polyurethane wood glue 500ml
- Industrial rubber adhesive in drums
- Cyanoacrylate adhesive for retail
Frequently asked questions
Why is the 1kg limit important?
The HS system mandates that any adhesive product clearly intended for retail sale and weighing 1kg or less falls into 3506, regardless of its chemical makeup.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 3% - 6.5%
- Documentation: Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are essential for determining flash points and chemical safety.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: Germany, China, United States
- Top importers: Vietnam, Mexico, Poland
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Key takeaway
Retail packaging of 1kg or less overrides chemical classification for adhesives.
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