Product classification
HS code for Household adhesive: 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 household adhesive under HS 3506.10
Household adhesives are classified under HS code 3506.10 based on their packaging and intended use rather than their specific chemical composition. This heading covers 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 "retail sale" provision is a critical classification rule in the Harmonized System, as it prioritizes the commercial presentation over the technical nature of the substance. Whether the adhesive is based on cyanoacrylate, epoxy, or starch, if it is packaged for the end-consumer in small quantities, it falls here. This ensures that small-scale consumer goods are distinguished from industrial-scale chemical shipments used in manufacturing processes. The classification applies to both single-component glues and multi-component systems (like two-part epoxies) provided they are sold together in a single retail package. The 1 kg limit is a strict threshold; any package exceeding this weight, even if intended for household use, must be classified under the more specific chemical subheadings of 3506.91 or 3506.99.
- Covers
- Super glue in small tubes
- School glue and white craft glue
- Retail-packed epoxy resin kits under 1kg
- Contact cement for household repair
- 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. HS code 3506.10 is often confused with HS code 3506.91, which covers adhesives based on polymers of headings 39.01 to 39.13 or on rubber, but in bulk packaging exceeding 1 kg. Additionally, products like glaziers' putty or resin cements are classified under HS code 3214.10, even if they have adhesive properties, because their primary function is filling or surfacing rather than bonding.
Top exporters and importers of HS 350610 (the code used for household adhesive), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 350610 (the code used for household adhesive) 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 household adhesive.
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 household adhesive
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 household adhesive
What is the HS code for Household adhesive?
The HS code for Household adhesive 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). The HS code for household adhesives put up for retail sale with a net weight not exceeding 1 kg is 3506.10.
How do I classify Household adhesive for customs?
Household adhesive 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.
Does the chemical base of the glue change this code?
No, for retail-packed adhesives under 1 kg, the chemical base (such as rubber, plastic, or starch) does not change the classification. The packaging and weight take precedence over the chemical composition under the specific terms of subheading 3506.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of household adhesive (HS 350610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 350610 (the code used for household adhesive) 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 household adhesive (HS 350610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 350610 (the code used for household adhesive) 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 Household adhesive the same in all countries?
The base HS code 350610 for Household adhesive 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 household adhesive in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 350610 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for household adhesive 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).