Glue Stick HSN Code
GST rates and HSN code for Glue Stick.
| Chapter | Description | HSN Code | Rate (%) | CESS (%) | Effective Date | Rate Revision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umbrellas, sun umbrellas, walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and parts thereof | Umbrellas And Sun Umbrellas (Including Walking-Stick Umbrellas, Garden Umbrellas And Similar Umbrellas) | 6601 | 12% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes | 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 : Other: Other: Synthetic Glue With Phenol | 35069910 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal | Glue-Laminated Timber (Glulam) | 44188100 | 18% | – | – | – |
| Hoopwood; Split Poles; Piles, Pickets And Stakes Of Wood, Pointed But Not Sawn Lengthwise; Wooden Sticks, Roughly Trimmed But Not Turned, Bent Or Otherwise Worked, Suitable For The Manufacture Of Walking Sticks, Umbrellas, Tool Handles Or The Like; Chipwo | 44042020 | 12% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Hoopwood; Split Poles; Piles, Pickets And Stakes Of Wood, Pointed But Not Sawn Lengthwise; Wooden Sticks, Roughly Trimmed But Not Turned, Bent Or Otherwise Worked, Suitable For The Manufacture Of Walking Sticks, Umbrellas, Tool Handles Or The Like; Chipw | 4404 | 12% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Aluminium and articles thereof | Non-Stick | 76151021 | 12% | – | 15/11/2017 – 1/07/2017 | – |
| Lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts | Lac; Natural Gums, Resins, Gum-Resins And Oleoresins (For Example, Balsams) Lac : Stick Lac | 13011030 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Plastics and articles thereof | Monofilament Of Which Any Cross – Sectional Dimension Exceeds 1Mm, Rods, Sticks And Profile Shapes, Whether Or Not Surface – Worked But Not Otherwise Worked, Of Plastics – Of Other Plastics :Of Regenerated Cellulose | 39169040 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Monofilament Of Which Any Cross – Sectional Dimension Exceeds 1Mm, Rods, Sticks And Profile Shapes, Whether Or Not Surface – Worked But Not Otherwise Worked, Of Plastics – Of Other Plastics : Of Cellulose Acetate And Acetate Butyrate, Whether Or Not Plast | 39169070 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Monofilament Of Which Any Cross – Sectional Dimension Exceeds 1Mm, Rods, Sticks And Profile Shapes, Whether Or Not Surface – Worked But Not Otherwise Worked, Of Plastics – Of Polymers Of Vinyl Chloride: Of Poly (Vinyl Chloride) Copolymers : Other: Other | 39162099 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Monofilament Of Which Any Cross – Sectional Dimension Exceeds 1Mm, Rods, Sticks And Profile Shapes, Whether Or Not Surface – Worked But Not Otherwise Worked, Of Plastics – Of Other Plastics : Of Phenoplast, Aminoplast, Alkyds And Polyesters, Polyamides, P | 39169027 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Monofilament Of Which Any Cross – Sectional Dimension Exceeds 1Mm, Rods, Sticks And Profile Shapes, Whether Or Not Surface – Worked But Not Otherwise Worked, Of Plastics – Of Polymers Of Ethylene: Rods Of Polyethylene | 39161010 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Monofilament Of Which Any Cross – Sectional Dimension Exceeds 1Mm, Rods, Sticks And Profile Shapes, Whether Or Not Surface – Worked But Not Otherwise Worked, Of Plastics – Of Polymers Of Ethylene:Canes | 39161020 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Monofilament Of Which Any Cross – Sectional Dimension Exceeds 1Mm, Rods, Sticks And Profile Shapes, Whether Or Not Surface – Worked But Not Otherwise Worked, Of Plastics – Of Other Plastics : Of Polymerisation And Copolymerisation Products Of Polystyrene | 39169031 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Essential oils and resinoids, perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations | Kajal [Other Than Kajal Pencil Sticks], Kumkum, Bindi, Sindur, Alta | 3304 | Nil | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal | Plates, Sticks, Tips And The Like For Tools, Unmounted, Of Cermets – Plates, Sticks, Tips And The Like For Tools, Unmounted, Of Cermets : Tungsten Carbide Tips | 82090010 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Plates, Sticks, Tips And The Like For Tools, Unmounted, Of Cermets | 820900 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Plates, Sticks, Tips And The Like For Tools, Unmounted, Of Cermets – Plates, Sticks, Tips And The Like For Tools, Unmounted, Of Cermets : Other | 82090090 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Miscellaneous manufactured articles | Date, Sealing Or Numbering Stamps, And The Like (Including Devices For Printing Or Embossing Labels), Designed For Operating In The Hand; Hand-Operated Composing Sticks And Hand Printing Sets Incorporating Such Composing Sticks | 96110000 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – |
| (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard | Composite Paper And Paperboard (Made By Sticking Flat Layers Of Paper Or Paperboard Together With An Adhesive), Not Surface-Coated Or Impregnated, Whether Or Not Internally Reinforced, In Rolls Or Sheets- Composite Paper And Paperboard (Made By Sticking F | 48070010 | 12% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
Understanding Glue Stick HSN Codes
Glue sticks are a ubiquitous item in homes, offices, and schools, offering a convenient and mess-free way to bond paper and other light materials. For businesses involved in their manufacture, distribution, or retail, knowing the correct HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) code for glue sticks is essential for accurate GST (Goods and Services Tax) compliance. The good news is that most common glue sticks fall under a specific and clear HSN category related to adhesives.
The Glue Stick HSN Codes and GST Rates
The primary HSN Chapter for glue sticks is Chapter 35, which covers “Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes.” Specifically, glue sticks are classified under the heading for “Prepared glues and other prepared adhesives.”
The most relevant HSN code for a standard glue stick, especially those packaged for retail sale, is:
- 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 : Other: Other: Synthetic Glue With Phenol: HSN Code 35069910. This category generally covers synthetic glues in various forms, including sticks, when packaged for retail and not exceeding 1 kg. This HSN code attracts an 18% GST rate.
It’s important to remember that the “synthetic glue with phenol” description is a specific example, and the broader category of “Prepared Glues And Other Prepared Adhesives…” applies to most glue sticks as long as they fit the description of being “put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1 Kg.”
Distinguishing from Other “Sticks”
The data also includes various other items with “stick” in their description. It is crucial to differentiate these from actual glue sticks to avoid misclassification:
- Wooden Sticks (for walking sticks, umbrellas, etc.): HSN Codes like 440410 or 44042020 fall under “Wood and articles of wood” and typically have a 12% GST. These are raw wooden materials, not adhesives.
- Plastic Rods, Sticks, and Profile Shapes: HSN Codes such as 39161010 (Rods of Polyethylene), 39161020 (Canes), and various others under 3916 (Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, Rods, Sticks and Profile Shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics) have an 18% GST. These are plastic products, not glue.
- Lac: Stick Lac: HSN Code 13011030 under “Lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts” has a 5% GST. This refers to a natural resin, not an adhesive in stick form for general use.
- Non-Stick (referring to cookware): HSN Code 76151021 under “Aluminium and articles thereof” has a 12% GST. This is for kitchenware with a non-stick coating.
- Plates, Sticks, Tips And The Like For Tools, Unmounted, Of Cermets: HSN Codes like 82090010, 820900, and 82090090 under “Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal” have an 18% GST. These are tool components, not adhesives.
- Smoking Pipes (Including Pipe Bowls) And Cigar Or Cigarette Holders: HSN Code 96142000 has a 28% GST. Clearly not a glue stick.
- Hand-Operated Composing Sticks: HSN Code 96110000 has an 18% GST. This is a printing tool.
- Composite Paper And Paperboard (Made By Sticking Flat Layers of Paper or Paperboard Together with an Adhesive): HSN Code 48070010 has a 12% GST. This refers to the process of using adhesive to create composite paper, not the adhesive itself in stick form.
- Kajal [Other Than Kajal Pencil Sticks], Kumkum, Bindi, Sindur, Alta: HSN 3304 has a Nil GST rate, referring to cosmetic products.
Therefore, when classifying glue sticks, it is vital to focus on their primary function as an adhesive and their typical packaging for retail sale, which will lead to the appropriate HSN code under Chapter 35.
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