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Adhesive HSN Code and GST Rate

Chemicals, medicines and personal care350618% GSTChecked 2 Nov 2026

HSNGST 18%

3506

Glues, adhesives, epoxy, silicone sealants and glue sticks

The adhesive hsn code is 3506, which covers prepared glues and adhesives, including synthetic resin wood glues, epoxy adhesives, instant glues, contact adhesives and glue sticks, and GST on adhesives is 18%. PVC and CPVC solvent cement used by plumbers is also 3506, even though the trade calls it solvent; see thinner for true solvents.

Sealants and tile adhesives are usually billed under 3214, and natural gums under 1301 at 5%. This page lists each product, a hardware dealer's bill and the codes for glue guns and tapes. Chemicals are on the chemicals hub.

Adhesives and glue: codes and GST rates

Item / HSN / GST
  1. Synthetic resin adhesives (wood glue, PVA)18%Based on polymers
  2. Epoxy adhesives (two part)18%Resin and hardener kits
  3. Instant glue (cyanoacrylate)18%Prepared adhesives
  4. Glue sticks18%Retail packs up to 1 kg
  5. Rubber based adhesives18%Contact adhesives
  6. PVC and CPVC solvent cement18%Pipe adhesives
  7. Tile adhesives (polymer based)18%Mastics
  8. Silicone sealants18%Some billed under 3910
  9. Animal glues18%Casein glues 3501
  10. Gum arabic and natural gums5%Natural gums

Quick facts

  • HSN heading

    3506: prepared glues and adhesives
  • GST rate

    18% (9% CGST + 9% SGST)
  • Natural gums

    1301 at 5%
  • Rate before the reform

    18%
  • Digits to print

    4 digits up to Rs 5 crore turnover, 6 above
  • Common wrong code

    3824 for glues

Adhesive hsn code and gst rate table

Glues and sealants
ProductHSNGST
Glue stick, small retail packs3506 1018%
Wood glue (PVA based)3506 9118%
Epoxy adhesive, two part3506 9118%
Instant glue3506 9918%
Contact adhesive (rubber based)3506 9118%
PVC solvent cement350618%
Hot melt glue sticks3506 9118%
Silicone sealant3214 or 391018%
Tile adhesive321418%
Natural gum, gum arabic13015%

3506 hsn code 8 digit

At 6 digits, 3506 10 is for products put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives in packs up to 1 kg net, and 3506 91 and 3506 99 are for other adhesives based on polymers and others. Common 8 digit lines include 3506 10 00 for retail packs and 3506 91 10 or 3506 91 90 for polymer adhesives. All are 18%.

Epoxy hsn code and silicone

Epoxy adhesives sold as resin and hardener kits are 3506 91 at 18%. Epoxy resin in bulk, not prepared as an adhesive, is a plastic in primary form under 3907. Silicone sealants are billed under 3214 (mastics) or 3910 (silicones in primary forms), both at 18%.

Glue gun and gum

Electric glue guns are appliances, usually billed at 18% under the heading for hand held electrical tools or appliances. Office gum in bottles is 3506 at 18%, the same as craft glue sold to schools and hobby stores. Natural gum arabic and other plant gums are 1301 at 5%. Tapes are on the tapes page.

Hardware dealer's invoice

Hardware dealer to a carpenter: Wood glue 1 kg, HSN 3506 91, 30 packs, Rs 9,000. Epoxy adhesive kit, HSN 3506 91, 20 kits, Rs 6,000. Taxable value Rs 15,000. CGST 9% Rs 1,350. SGST 9% Rs 1,350. Total Rs 17,700.

Carpenters using glue with plywood are covered on the plywood page.

Silicone hsn code and sealants in construction

Construction sealants used around windows, glass facades and sanitary fittings are mostly silicone or acrylic based. They are mastics under 3214 at 18%. Polyurethane foam sealants in cans are also 3214. A glazing contractor buying sealant for a works contract can take credit. See putty.

Adhesive gst rate for manufacturers

Adhesive makers buy polymers and solvents at 18% and sell at 18%, so credit flows. Glue sticks sold to schools are 18%, even though notebooks and pencils are nil, so a school kit priced as one unit may be taxed at 18% under the mixed supply rule.

Glue sellers should take this heading 3506 summary as background. The base polymer and packing decide the sub-heading, so check the GST portal entry and ask a GST practitioner or chartered accountant about specialty adhesives.

Frequently asked questions

What GST rate applies to adhesives?

Prepared glues and adhesives under 3506 are 18%.

What is the 3506 hsn code?

3506 covers prepared glues and adhesives, at 18%.

What is the glue stick hsn code and gst rate?

Glue sticks in retail packs are 3506 10, at 18%.

What is the silicone sealant hsn code?

Silicone sealants are billed under 3214 or 3910, at 18%.

What is the epoxy hsn code?

Epoxy adhesive kits are 3506 91, at 18%.