Elmer's All-Purpose School Glue from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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