Product classification
HS code for Craft glue: 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.
Classification of craft glue under HS 3506.10
Craft glue is classified under HS code 350610. This classification is found in Chapter 35, which encompasses albuminoidal substances, modified starches, glues, and enzymes. Heading 3506 specifically covers prepared glues and other prepared adhesives not elsewhere specified. Subheading 350610 is a unique category for products suitable for use as glues or adhesives that are put up for retail sale in packages with a net weight not exceeding 1 kilogram. This classification is driven by the packaging and the weight of the product rather than its specific chemical composition. Whether the glue is based on polyvinyl acetate (PVA), starch, or rubber, if it is marketed for consumer use in small containers, it falls here. This ensures that common household and school supplies are categorized separately from bulk industrial adhesives. The classification follows GRI 1, as the product description in the nomenclature specifically addresses the retail packaging and weight limit.
- Covers
- White school glue (PVA) in bottles under 1kg
- Clear craft glue and gel adhesives
- Glue sticks for paper and cardboard
- Small tubes of super glue (cyanoacrylate) for retail
- Decoupage glue and sealants in retail jars
- Washable fabric glue for hobbyists
- Also under 3506.10
- 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. A common error is classifying craft glue under 350691, which is for adhesives based on polymers. While chemically correct, 350610 takes precedence if the product is in a retail package under 1kg. Another misclassification occurs with 3214, which covers glaziers' putty and resin cements; however, these are typically construction fillers rather than liquid craft adhesives. Additionally, if the glue is specifically for surgical use, it would fall under 300610, and if it is a rubber-based cement in bulk, it might be incorrectly placed in Chapter 40.
Top exporters and importers of HS 350610 (the code used for craft glue), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 350610 (the code used for craft glue) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 350610, not only craft glue.
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 craft glue
Brazil splits HS 3506.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3506.10.10Cyanoacrylate glues, retail, 1 kg or less
- 3506.10.90Other retail glues, not exceeding 1 kg
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about craft glue
What is the HS code for Craft glue?
The HS code for Craft glue is 350610 (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).
How do I classify Craft glue for customs?
Craft glue is classified under HS code 350610 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a standard glue stick?
A standard glue stick put up for retail sale is classified under HS code 350610.
Does this code apply to industrial adhesives?
No, if the adhesive is packaged in containers exceeding 1 kilogram, it is typically classified under 350691 or 350699, depending on its chemical base.
Which countries are the top exporters of craft glue (HS 350610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 350610 (the code used for craft glue) 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 craft glue (HS 350610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 350610 (the code used for craft glue) 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.
Is the HS code for Craft glue the same in all countries?
The base HS code 350610 for Craft glue is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for craft glue in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 350610 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for craft glue depends on the product's details: 3506.10.10 (Cyanoacrylate glues, retail, 1 kg or less), 3506.10.90 (Other retail glues, not exceeding 1 kg).