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Electric Glue Gun

Corded hot-melt glue gun for crafting and repairs, heating glue sticks to adhesive state. Classified under HTS 8516.79.00.00 as domestic electrothermic tool for melting adhesives.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.7%+12.5%15.2%
🇲🇽Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇨🇦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8467.89Lower: 12.5% vs 15.2%

If industrial high-temp craft tool

Tools for working materials shift to Chapter 84 for non-domestic use.

8516.90.80Higher: 37.5% vs 15.2%

If imported as heating element parts only

Parts of electrothermic appliances have separate subheading.

3926.90.99Higher: 25.3% vs 15.2%

If plastic housing without integrated heater

Plastic component parts classify under plastics heading.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Require CPSC certification for burn hazards; specify temperature ranges

• Consumer vs professional models; latter may classify under tools (8467)

• Glue sticks import separately under plastics (3919.10)