U.S. exports of Adhesives Based on Polymers or Rubber (HS 350691) totaled $100.2M in August 2026.
Importers of Adhesives Based on Polymers or Rubber paid $4.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.87% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Adhesives Based on Polymers or Rubber imports of $49.3M in August 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $43.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPolymer- and rubber-based adhesives under this heading serve a broad range of industrial applications — from automotive assembly and electronics manufacturing to construction and packaging — and the US schedule distinguishes optically clear adhesives for flat panel and touchscreen manufacturing (3506911000) from general-purpose polymer and rubber adhesives (3506915000). Germany, Mexico, and Canada are the leading US suppliers, reflecting deep integration with automotive and electronics supply chains in North America and Europe. Chinese-origin adhesives in this heading may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, a factor that has driven some sourcing shifts toward Mexico and South Korea.
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2.4K import shipments a month
Tariff line 3506911000 specifically covers optically clear adhesives used in the manufacture of flat panel displays and touchscreen panels — a high-value, specification-driven product segment. These adhesives must meet stringent optical clarity, refractive index, and UV-stability requirements. All other polymer- and rubber-based adhesives not meeting that specific end-use definition fall under 3506915000. Importers should review CBP guidance and consider binding ruling requests if the product's classification between these two lines is uncertain.
Chinese-origin adhesives classified under heading 350691 have been subject to Section 301 tariffs, prompting some US buyers to diversify toward suppliers in Mexico, Germany, South Korea, and Canada. Mexico and Canada benefit from USMCA treatment, which can provide duty advantages relative to non-FTA sources. Importers should verify the current Section 301 status for their specific product and HTS line with a licensed customs broker.
Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 3506
Subheading 350691 · $100.2M of $163.6M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3506915000 | Adhesv Based on Polymer of 3901-3913 or Rubr NESOI | $48.1M | 8.95% | 73.67% | $4.3M |
| 3506911000 | Optlly Clear Adhv Fr Manf Flt Panl/Tch Scrn Panel | $1.3M | 5.83% | 30.76% | $76K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3506910000 | Adhesives Based on Polymers of 3901-3913 or Rubber | $100.2M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Canada and Mexico together take 56% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
27.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.87% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$49.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$100.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $507.3M of Adhesives Based on Polymers or Rubber and exported $1.1B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.