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Adhesive & Glue HSN Code 3506
Prepared glues and adhesives not elsewhere specified are classified under HSN heading 3506. Retail-pack glues and latex/resin-based adhesives each have their own tariff item.
Adhesive & Glue HSN codes & GST rates
The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 3506 (prepared glues and other prepared adhesives, not elsewhere specified or included; 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). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.
| HSN code | Description | IGST | BCD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35061000 | - Products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of ---- Other : | 18% | 10% |
| 35069110 | - Based on latex, phenol formaldehyde (PF), urea formaldehyde (UF) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) | 18% | 10% |
FTA preferential rates: 14 partner agreement(s) listed for 35061000; best preferential rate 0% via Japan; 7 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →
What is the HSN code for adhesive & glue?
The HSN code for adhesive & glue is 3506 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for adhesive & glue the most common is 35061000, which attracts 18% IGST.
HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.
How adhesive & glue is classified under HSN
The HSN classification for adhesive & glue narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.
- Chapter 352-digitAlbuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes
- 35064-digit headingPREPARED GLUES AND OTHER PREPARED ADHESIVES, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED; 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
- 3506106-digit subheadingPREPARED GLUES AND OTHER PREPARED ADHESIVES, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED; 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
- 350610008-digit tariff item- Products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of ---- Other :
Section VI — PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES
GST on adhesive & glue
Adhesive & Glue (HSN 3506) attracts 18% GST under GST Schedule II. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 9% CGST + 9% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 18% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 35061000 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.
Customs duty on imported adhesive & glue
When adhesive & glue (HSN 35061000) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 10%, AIDC 10%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 18% on the assessable value plus duties.
Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹32.278. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.
See the full duty breakdown for 35061000 →Conclusion
The HSN code for adhesive & glue is 3506 at the heading level, with 35061000 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (18% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.
Adhesive & Glue HSN Code — FAQs
HSN code 35061000 (Adhesive & Glue) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.
The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 35061000 is 10%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).
HSN code 35061000 covers Adhesive & Glue. It sits under Chapter 35 – Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes, in Section VI – PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES.
The HSN code for Adhesive & Glue is 35061000, classified under Chapter 35 – Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).
The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 35061000 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.
Products suitable for use as glues for retail sale (≤1 kg) are classified under 35061000, and latex/PF/resin adhesives under 35069110, within heading 3506.
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