PVA Craft Glue
A water-based polyvinyl acetate adhesive designed for arts and crafts projects like paper, wood, and fabric bonding. It falls under HTS 3506.99.00.00 as a prepared glue not elsewhere specified, put up for retail sale in bottles under 1 kg net weight.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If based on polymers derived from natural rubber or synthetic rubber
Rubber-based adhesives are specifically classified under heading 3506.10, separate from other polymer types.
If marketed primarily as glaziers' putty or painter's fillings
Specialty construction mastics and putties fall under Chapter 32 as artificial graphite-based products, not general adhesives.
If it's a starch-based dextrin glue
Dextrins, as starch degradation products, are covered in heading 3505, excluding them from Chapter 35's other adhesives.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify net weight does not exceed 1 kg per unit to qualify under this retail provision; bulk packaging shifts to other headings
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and adhesive composition details for EPA and customs chemical classification
• Label clearly as 'non-toxic' if applicable to avoid TSCA pre-manufacture notices for craft products
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Super Glue Cyanoacrylate Adhesive
A fast-bonding cyanoacrylate-based glue for plastics, metal, and rubber, sold in small retail tubes. Classified under HTS 3506.99.00.00 as other prepared adhesives suitable for retail sale not exceeding 1 kg net weight.
Woodworking Titebond II Wood Glue
A premium aliphatic resin emulsion glue for wood joining in furniture and cabinetry, ANSI Type II water-resistant. It qualifies for HTS 3506.99.00.00 as a prepared retail adhesive under 1 kg net weight.
E6000 Industrial Craft Adhesive
A flexible, multi-purpose synthetic rubber/resin adhesive for crafts, jewelry, and repairs. Falls under HTS 3506.99.00.00 for other retail-prepared adhesives ≤1 kg.
Hot Melt Glue Sticks
Thermoplastic EVA-based glue sticks for use in retail hot glue guns, for crafts and quick repairs. Classified in HTS 3506.99.00.00 as products suitable for use as adhesives in retail packs ≤1 kg.
Contact Cement Spray Adhesive
An aerosol spray contact adhesive with neoprene rubber for laminates and veneers, retail-sized. Under HTS 3506.99.00.00 for other prepared retail adhesives.
Fabric Tacky Glue
Washable, non-toxic tacky glue for fabric arts, scrapbooking, and clothing repairs in squeeze bottles. HTS 3506.99.00.00 covers this retail fabric adhesive ≤1 kg.