U.S. exports of Adhesives (NAICS 325520) (NAICS 325520) totaled $256.8M in August 2026.
Importers of Adhesives (NAICS 325520) paid $11.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.19% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAt the six-digit NAICS level, adhesive manufacturing encompasses both industrial-grade structural bonding agents and consumer-facing products such as glues and sealants, all grouped under a single production category. The HTS classification of imported adhesives depends heavily on the chemical family — distinguishing, for example, between casein-based, starch-based, and synthetic-resin-based products — which affects both the applicable column 1 duty rate and any Section 301 exposure. Adhesives are a foundational input across packaging, woodworking, automotive, and electronics supply chains.
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6.6K import shipments a month
Customs brokers generally request a technical data sheet or safety data sheet (SDS) identifying the primary chemical constituent, concentration levels, and intended end use. For complex formulations, a binding ruling from CBP can provide classification certainty before large-volume shipments begin.
Yes. Physical form can shift classification between chapters: adhesive tape backed with textile or plastic may be classified under Chapter 39 or Chapter 56 rather than Chapter 35, even if the adhesive chemistry is identical. Importers should evaluate both the substrate and the adhesive layer when determining the correct HTS heading.
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National industry 1 of 1 in naics industry 32552
National industry 325520 · $256.8M of $256.8M
Exports · August 2026
destination
Canada and Mexico together take 54% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
origin
Census publishes state breakdowns for NAICS to the 4-digit level only. See NAICS 3255 for those.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$112.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$256.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.2B of Adhesives (NAICS 325520) and exported $2.7B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.