Glue stick|HS Code

Glue stick harmonized system code

Product Overview A Glue Stick, as classified under HS Code 3506, is a solid adhesive in a twist or push-up tube. Its key characteristics include a non-toxic composition, typically made from PVP (Polyvinylpyrrolidone) or PVA (Polyvinyl Acetate), and its convenient, mess-free application. The product comes in various sizes, commonly ranging between 8-40 grams, and may be presented in clear or colored variants. Under HS Code 3506, glue sticks fall into several subcategories based on their composition and presentation. Commercially, glue sticks are widely used across industries such as education, retail, arts and crafts, and office supplies due to their portability, ease of use, and minimal cleanup requirements. The product's competitive advantage lies in its safe application, making it suitable for use by both children and adults, and its adaptability to bond various materials such as paper, cardboard, and photos. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The full 6-digit HS Code for glue sticks is 3506.10, with the first two digits (35) representing the chapter, "Albuminoidal Substances; Modified Starches; Glues; Enzymes," the next two digits (06) signifying the heading, "Prepared glues and other prepared adhesives, not elsewhere specified or included," and the final digits (10) indicating the subheading, "Products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1 kg." The glue stick's classification under this code is primarily due to its formulation and packaging designed for retail sale. Trade considerations for glue sticks include standard packaging in individual cardboard boxes or bulk packaging in plastic tubs for larger quantities. The product is typically preserved and shipped at room temperature, with no specific requirements due to its stable composition. Compliance with quality standards such as ASTM D-4236 (Standard Practice for Labeling Art Materials for Chronic Health Hazards) is essential for international trade, ensuring the product's safety and quality.

Glue stick Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Yeasts (heading 21.02); (b) Blood fractions (other than blood albumin not prepared for therapeutic or prophylactic uses), medicaments or other products of Chapter 30; (c) Enzymatic preparations for pre-tanning (heading 32.02); (d) Enzymatic soaking or washing preparations or other products of Chapter 34; (e) Hardened proteins (heading 39.13); or (f) Gelatin products of the printing industry (Chapter 49). 2.- For the purposes of heading 35.05, the term “dextrins” means starch degradation products with a reducing sugar content, expressed as dextrose on the dry substance, not exceeding 10 %. Such products with a reducing sugar content exceeding 10 % fall in heading 17.02.