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Adhesive & Glue HSN Code 3506

18% IGSTSchedule II

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.

Heading
3506
Primary code
35061000
GST / IGST
18%
Customs duty (BCD)
10%

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 codeDescriptionIGSTBCD
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.

  1. Chapter 352-digitAlbuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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 :

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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.

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Source: CBIC Part II Import Tariff, chapter-wise PDFs·Last reviewed: