Elmer's All-Purpose School Glue

A white PVA-based glue designed for school and craft projects, packaged in a 4 oz squeeze bottle for retail sale. It falls under HTS 3506.10.5000 as a prepared adhesive suitable for use as glue, put up for retail sale not exceeding 1 kg net weight, and not specified elsewhere in the chapter. Ideal for bonding paper, wood, and porous materials.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.1%+35.0%37.1%
🇲🇽Mexico2.1%+10.0%12.1%
🇨🇦Canada2.1%+10.0%12.1%
🇩🇪Germany2.1%+10.0%12.1%
🇯🇵Japan2.1%+10.0%12.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3506.91Lower: 12.1% vs 37.1%

If adhesives based on polymers of heading 3901 to 3913

Specific polymer-based adhesives like epoxy or polyurethane shift to subheading 3506.91 for distinct chemical classification.

3214.10.00Higher: 38.7% vs 37.1%

If put up in immediate packings for retail sale but resembles glaziers' putty

Glaziers' putty or similar mastics fall under Chapter 32, excluding typical liquid glues.

3505.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 37.1%

If starch-based dextrins with reducing sugar content ≤10%

Dextrin adhesives are classified under heading 3505 per chapter notes, not general prepared glues.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify net weight does not exceed 1 kg per unit and confirm retail packaging with consumer labeling to avoid reclassification

Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and composition details, as adhesives may trigger TSCA or CPSC regulations

Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as industrial bulk; ensure invoices specify 'retail glue' to prevent duty upgrades