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HS HEADING 3506

Prepared glues and other prepared adhesives, n.e.c. or included; products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding 1kg net weight

In plain English

This category covers prepared glues, other prepared adhesives, and products suitable for use as glues or adhesives that are not elsewhere specified or included. It also includes items put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives with a net weight not exceeding one kilogram. The classification distinguishes between retail packages under one kilogram, adhesives based on specific polymers or rubber, and other prepared adhesives not covered by the previous categories.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (3)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

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

3506.91

Adhesives; prepared, based on polymers of heading 3901 to 3913 or on rubber

3506.99

Glues and other adhesives; prepared, n.e.c. in heading no. 3506, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg

Chapter 35 classification notes

Gelatin (3503.00) often clears as routine; bovine-origin gelatin from BSE-affected zones may be restricted. Pharmaceutical-grade gelatin in capsule form goes to Chapter 30.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Industrial enzymes (3507) vs. medicinal enzymes (Chapter 30); food-grade gelatin (3503) vs. pharmaceutical (Chapter 30).

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 35

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