HS Code for Surgical glue

Surgical glue, technically known as sterile tissue adhesive, is classified under HS code 3006.10. This classification is determined by the product's function as a pharmaceutical good used for wound closure. Chapter 30 of the Harmonized System covers pharmaceutical products, and heading 3006 is reserved for specific pharmaceutical goods mentioned in Note 4 to the chapter. This note explicitly includes sterile surgical catgut, similar sterile suture materials, and sterile tissue adhesives for surgical wound closure. Unlike industrial glues, surgical glues are formulated to be biocompatible and are sterilized to prevent infection when applied to living tissue. They are often based on cyanoacrylates or fibrin and are used as an alternative to traditional sutures or staples. The classification 3006.10 ensures that these specialized medical materials are grouped with other essential surgical closure products, reflecting their critical role in clinical and operative settings.

Products Included

• Cyanoacrylate-based sterile tissue adhesives
• Fibrin sealants for surgical use
• Sterile liquid skin protectants for wound closure
• Absorbable surgical hemostatics
• Sterile synthetic absorbable sutures

Common Misclassification

Surgical glue is often misclassified under HS code 3506, which covers prepared glues and other prepared adhesives not elsewhere specified. However, heading 3506 specifically excludes products that fall under Chapter 30. Another common error is classifying these products under 3006.40, which is intended for dental cements and other dental fillings. While both are adhesives used in a medical context, 3006.10 is the specific code for tissue adhesives used in general surgery and wound management. Confusing these can lead to regulatory delays due to the different safety standards applied to pharmaceutical goods versus general chemical adhesives.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Surgical glue?

The HS code for surgical glue (sterile tissue adhesives) is 3006.10.

Can industrial superglue be classified under this code?

No, industrial adhesives are classified under heading 3506. Only sterile, medical-grade tissue adhesives intended for surgical wound closure qualify for HS code 3006.10.