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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
35061000Products 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%
35069110Based 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 itemProducts suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of ---- Other :

Section VIPRODUCTS 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.

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