Hot melt adhesive|HS Code

Hot melt adhesive harmonized system code

Product Overview Hot Melt Adhesive under HS Code 3506 is a type of thermoplastic adhesive that is commonly supplied in solid cylindrical sticks. These adhesives are designed to melt in a hot glue gun before application. The key characteristics of Hot Melt Adhesive under 3506 include its solid physical state at room temperature, high heat-resistance, and the potential for rapid bonding upon cooling. This product falls under the broader HS Code 3506, which encompasses adhesives prepared in a way suitable for use in industries such as food service, retail, and processing industries. The subcategories within this HS Code range from products designed for office use to industrial-grade adhesives. The primary commercial applications of Hot Melt Adhesive include packaging, bookbinding, woodworking, and the assembly of electronics and automotive parts. Its market positioning relies on its versatility, durability, and fast-setting properties, providing a competitive advantage over other types of adhesives. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The Hot Melt Adhesive is classified under the full 6-digit HS Code 3506.91, which can be broken down hierarchically as follows: Chapter 35 (Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes), Heading 06 (Prepared glues and other prepared adhesives), and Subheading 91 (Adhesives based on polymers of headings 3901 to 3913 or on rubber). This product is classified under this specific code due to its composition and application. Trade considerations for Hot Melt Adhesive include its packaging, typically in solid cylindrical sticks, and its preservation methods, which involve storing at room temperature away from heat sources. Shipping requirements generally include proper insulation to prevent premature melting during transport. Quality standards for this product adhere to international trade regulations, ensuring its high bonding strength, heat stability, and durability. Its measurable attributes, such as its melting point and bonding time, comply with the relevant industry standards, making it suitable for both domestic and international trade.

Hot melt adhesive 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.