HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3506.10 – Glues or adhesives; prepared, products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg
HS code 3506.10 is the 6-digit subheading for glues or adhesives, prepared, products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg. It is used for super glue (small tubes), craft glue sticks, white school glue, epoxy adhesive (small kits) and wood glue (small bottles).
What HS 3506.10 covers
This HS code is dedicated to prepared glues and adhesives that are specifically put up for retail sale and do not exceed a net weight of 1kg. This category encompasses a vast array of consumer-grade adhesives designed for household, office, school, and hobby use. These products are characterized by their small, convenient packaging, often including applicators, making them user-friendly for individual consumers. The chemical basis can vary widely, including synthetic polymers, natural resins, or even starch, but the defining criteria are the retail packaging and the weight limit. Major importers are retail chains, stationery suppliers, and distributors of DIY products. Exporters are typically countries with strong chemical manufacturing and packaging industries. Key trade considerations include safety standards, clear labeling requirements, shelf life, and market demand for specific adhesive types like super glue, craft glue, or wood glue in consumer sizes.
- Covers
- Super glue (small tubes)
- Craft glue sticks
- White school glue
- Epoxy adhesive (small kits)
- Wood glue (small bottles)
- Fabric glue (retail pack)
- Universal adhesive (under 1kg)
- Examples
- Loctite Super Glue
- Elmer's Glue-All
- UHU All Purpose Adhesive
- Gorilla Glue (small sizes)
- Pritt Stick
- Bostik Blu Tack (adhesive component)
Codes often confused with 3506.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with larger industrial packs of the same glues (350691 or 350699) if the retail packaging and weight limit are overlooked. The 'put up for retail sale' and 'not exceeding 1kg' are crucial for correct classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 350610, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 350610 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.0B 23% of world exports
- 2 Germany $693M 16% of world exports
- 3 United States $401M 9.3% of world exports
World total: $4.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $684M 15% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$327M 7.0% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $237M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $4.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 3506.10 2
Brazil splits HS 3506.10 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 3506.10.10 Cyanoacrylate glues, retail, 1 kg or lessÀ base de cianoacrilatos
- 3506.10.90 Other retail glues, not exceeding 1 kgOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 35.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3506.10
What is HS code 350610?
HS code 350610 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Glues or adhesives; prepared, products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg. This HS code is dedicated to prepared glues and adhesives that are specifically put up for retail sale and do not exceed a net weight of 1kg. This category encompasses a vast array of consumer-grade adhesives designed for household, office, school, and hobby use. These products are characterized by their small, convenient packaging, often including applicators, making them user-friendly for individual consumers. The chemical basis can vary widely, including synthetic polymers, natural resins, or even starch, but the defining criteria are the retail packaging and the weight limit. Major importers are retail chains, stationery suppliers, and distributors of DIY products. Exporters are typically countries with strong chemical manufacturing and packaging industries. Key trade considerations include safety standards, clear labeling requirements, shelf life, and market demand for specific adhesive types like super glue, craft glue, or wood glue in consumer sizes.
What products fall under HS code 350610?
Super glue (small tubes), craft glue sticks, white school glue, epoxy adhesive (small kits), wood glue (small bottles), fabric glue (retail pack), universal adhesive (under 1kg)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 350610?
Can be confused with larger industrial packs of the same glues (350691 or 350699) if the retail packaging and weight limit are overlooked. The 'put up for retail sale' and 'not exceeding 1kg' are crucial for correct classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 350610?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 350610 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.0B, 23% of world exports), Germany ($693M) and the United States ($401M). World exports came to about $4.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 350610?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 350610 in UN Comtrade data were China ($684M, 15% of world imports), Vietnam (about $327M) and Germany ($237M). World imports came to about $4.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 350610 structured?
HS code 350610 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (35) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 350610?
Brazil splits HS code 350610 into 2 NCM codes: 3506.10.10 (Cyanoacrylate glues, retail, 1 kg or less), 3506.10.90 (Other retail glues, not exceeding 1 kg). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.