--- title: "3506 HSN Code | HSN Code for Prepared glues & adhesives for retail in India" description: "Know more about 3506 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 3506 covering Prepared glues & adhesives for retail." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3506/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 3506: Prepared glues & adhesives for retail Prepared glues and other prepared adhesives, not elsewhere specified or included; products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1 kg Part of [Chapter 35: Albuminoidal Substances, Modified Starches, Glues, Enzymes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-35/). - Current GST rate: 18% - Earlier GST rate: 18% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 35061000 | [Retail-Sized Glues and Adhesives (Up to 1 KG)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-35061000/) | | 35069110 | [Latex/PF/UF/PVA Adhesives](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-35069110/) | | 35069190 | [Adhesives based on polymers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-35069190/) | | 35069910 | [Phenol/Urea/Cresol Formaldehyde Glue](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-35069910/) | | 35069991 | [Starch/Gum/Latex/PF/UF/PVA Adhesives](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-35069991/) | | 35069999 | [Prepared Glues and Adhesives](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-35069999/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 3506 It includes Prepared glues & adhesives for retail ### What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Prepared glues & adhesives for retail? Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself. ### If I repair and return Prepared glues & adhesives for retail, how should I charge GST? Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values. ### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Prepared glues & adhesives for retail? Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Prepared glues & adhesives for retail is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment. ### Any special steps when selling Prepared glues & adhesives for retail through an e‑commerce platform? Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns. ### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Prepared glues & adhesives for retail? Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 3506 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹1,054 Cr (+11.93% YoY) — 0.0285% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹3,069 Cr (+12.96% YoY) — 0.0503% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹2,015 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #1029 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 35: 31.39% of its exports; import side 37.26% - Rank within Chapter 35: #1 of 7 by export value; import-side #1 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 12.03% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #376 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +36.12% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Ch. 35: 31.39% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 3506 7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB. | FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Ch. 35 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 35 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 533.28 | 0.0232% | — | 30.25% | 1,480.49 | 0.0412% | — | 40.86% | −947.21 | #406 | | FY 2019-20 | 541.32 | 0.0245% | +1.51% | 34.21% | 1,586.84 | 0.0473% | +7.18% | 40.85% | −1,045.52 | #391 | | FY 2020-21 | 534.15 | 0.0248% | −1.32% | 28.67% | 1,547.58 | 0.0531% | −2.47% | 38.37% | −1,013.43 | #413 | | FY 2021-22 | 727.11 | 0.0232% | +36.12% | 26.67% | 2,112.96 | 0.0462% | +36.53% | 35.18% | −1,385.85 | #406 | | FY 2022-23 | 934.95 | 0.0258% | +28.58% | 25.90% | 2,648.59 | 0.0461% | +25.35% | 38.39% | −1,713.64 | #391 | | FY 2023-24 | 941.81 | 0.0260% | +0.73% | 30.08% | 2,717.10 | 0.0484% | +2.59% | 38.44% | −1,775.29 | #389 | | FY 2024-25 | 1,054.16 | 0.0285% | +11.93% | 31.39% | 3,069.34 | 0.0503% | +12.96% | 37.26% | −2,015.18 | #376 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 12.03%/yr, imports 12.92%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 3506 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 12.03% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3506 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.03% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹533.28 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,054.16 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 3506 ranked #376 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 3506 ranks #376 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 35, it ranks #1 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #1029 of 1233. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 3506 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 3506 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 36.12% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹2,015.18 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 3506 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹3,069.34 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1,054.16 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹2,015.18 Crore — ranking #1029 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 12.92% CAGR signals rising demand for Prepared glues & adhesives for retail India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3506 have grown at 12.92% CAGR, reaching ₹3,069.34 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 3506 contributes 31.39% of Chapter 35 exports — ranked #1 Among the 7 sub-chapters under Chapter 35, HSN Sub-Chapter 3506 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 31.39% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 37.26% share (rank #1). ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 35 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | HSN Sub-Chapter 3506: Prepared glues & adhesives for retail (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹1,054 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3507: Prepared enzymes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3507/) | ₹723 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3503: Gelatin and animal glues](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3503/) | ₹456 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3505: Dextrins & Modified Starches](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3505/) | ₹456 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3504: Peptones & Protein Derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3504/) | ₹333 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3501: Casein products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3501/) | ₹180 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3502: Albumins & protein derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3502/) | ₹155 Cr | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 3501 | [Casein products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3501/) | | 3502 | [Albumins & protein derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3502/) | | 3503 | [Gelatin and animal glues](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3503/) | | 3504 | [Peptones & Protein Derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3504/) | | 3505 | [Dextrins & Modified Starches](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3505/) | | 3507 | [Prepared enzymes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3507/) |