HS Code for Super glue

Super glue, typically consisting of cyanoacrylate adhesives, is classified under HS code 3506.10. This code is part of Chapter 35, which covers albuminoidal substances, modified starches, glues, and enzymes. Heading 3506 applies to prepared glues and other prepared adhesives not elsewhere specified. The specific subheading 3506.10 is reserved for products suitable for use as glues or adhesives that are put up for retail sale in packages not exceeding a net weight of 1 kilogram. This classification is determined by two main factors: the chemical preparation of the substance as an adhesive and the packaging format. If the product is marketed to consumers for household or repair use and meets the weight restriction, it must be classified here. The chemical composition, while important for the general heading, is secondary to the retail packaging requirement for this specific subheading. This ensures that consumer-grade adhesives are tracked separately from industrial bulk shipments.

Products Included

• Cyanoacrylate adhesive tubes (super glue)
• Retail-packed epoxy resins (under 1kg)
• Household glue sticks
• Small bottles of liquid adhesive for craft use
• Repair glues in retail blister packs

Common Misclassification

Super glue is frequently misclassified under 3506.91, which is for adhesives based on polymers. While chemically accurate, 3506.91 is only for bulk or non-retail packaging. Another common error is 3214.10, which covers glaziers' putty and resin cements; however, super glue is a liquid adhesive rather than a thick mastic or filler, necessitating its placement in 3506.

FAQ

What is the HS code for super glue?

The HS code for super glue put up for retail sale in packages not exceeding 1kg is 3506.10.

What code is used for industrial super glue in 5kg containers?

Industrial adhesives exceeding 1kg are typically classified under HS code 3506.91 or 3506.99, depending on their chemical base.