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Chapter 39 Plastics and articles thereof

26 headings · 131 six-digit codes · World Customs Organization Harmonized System

HS code 39 plastics and articles thereof run from raw resin to finished goods. This page groups the headings by stage so you can find the right one fast.

Headings 3901 to 3926 make up Chapter 39: 26 headings and 131 six-digit codes, each with the description customs authorities read it by. The widest is 3920 (Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive); non-cellular and not…). The chapter sits in Section VII, Plastics and Rubber, and Articles Thereof, alongside 1 other chapter.

Headings in this chapter

3901Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms390110 to 390190e.g. 390110 — Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.943902Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms390210 to 390290e.g. 390210 — Propylene, other olefin polymers; polypropylene in primary forms3903Polymers of styrene, in primary forms390311 to 390390e.g. 390311 — Styrene polymers; expansible polystyrene, in primary forms3904Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms390410 to 390490e.g. 390410 — Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms3905Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms390512 to 390599e.g. 390512 — Poly(vinyl acetate); in aqueous dispersion, in primary forms3906Acrylic polymers in primary forms390610 to 390690e.g. 390610 — Acrylic polymers; poly(methyl methacrylate), in primary forms3907Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms390710 to 390799e.g. 390710 — Polyacetals; in primary forms3908Polyamides in primary forms390810 to 390890e.g. 390810 — Polyamides; polyamide-6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10 or -6,12, in primary forms3909Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms390910 to 390950e.g. 390910 — Amino-resins; urea and thiourea resins, in primary forms3910Silicones in primary formse.g. 391000 — Silicones; in primary forms3911Petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, polyterpenes, polysulphides, polysulphones and similar products of chemical synthesis n.e.c. in chapter 39, in primary forms391110 to 391190e.g. 391110 — Petroleum resins, coumarone, indene or coumarone-indene resins and polyterpenes; in primary forms3912Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms391211 to 391290e.g. 391211 — Cellulose acetates; non-plasticised, in primary forms3913Natural polymers (e.g. alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (e.g. hardened proteins, chemical derivatives of natural rubber), n.e.c. or included, in primary forms391310 to 391390e.g. 391310 — Polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary forms3914Ion-exchangers; based on polymers of heading no. 3901 to 3913, in primary formse.g. 391400 — Ion-exchangers; based on polymers of heading no. 3901 to 3913, in primary forms3915Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics391510 to 391590e.g. 391510 — Ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scrap3916Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics391610 to 391690e.g. 391610 — Ethylene polymers; monofilament, of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked3917Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics391710 to 391740e.g. 391710 — Plastics; artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials3918Floor coverings of plastics, self-adhesive or not, in rolls or tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, in rolls of a width not less than 45cm391810 to 391890e.g. 391810 — Floor, wall or ceiling coverings; of polymers of vinyl chloride, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles3919Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls391910 to 391990e.g. 391910 — Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm3920Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive); non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, n.e.c. in chapter 39392010 to 392099e.g. 392010 — Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials3921Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39392111 to 392190e.g. 392111 — Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of styrene, cellular3922Sanitary ware; baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and sanitary ware, of plastics392210 to 392290e.g. 392210 — Plastics; baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins3923Plastic articles for the conveyance or packing of goods; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures of plastics392310 to 392390e.g. 392310 — Plastics; boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods3924Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics392410 to 392490e.g. 392410 — Plastics; tableware and kitchenware3925Plastics; builders' wares n.e.c. or included392510 to 392590e.g. 392510 — Plastics; builders' ware, reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers of a capacity exceeding 300 litres3926Articles of plastics and articles of other materials of heading no. 3901 to 3914, n.e.c. in chapter 39392610 to 392690e.g. 392610 — Plastics; office or school supplies
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HS code 39 plastics and articles thereof: what is inside

Chapter 39 follows the life of a plastic product. It starts with raw polymers and resins. It moves on to scrap and half-finished shapes. It ends with goods people use every day. You may also see it written as HSN code 39 or HS chapter 39.

Think of it in four stages. Headings 3901 to 3914 hold plastics in primary forms, which is the raw material stage. Headings 3916 to 3921 hold semi-finished items such as rods, pipes, floor coverings, tapes, plates, sheets and film. Headings 3922 to 3926 hold finished articles, from bathroom ware to packaging.

Chapter 39 headings 3901 to 3926 list, grouped by product

Each heading has its own page with the full list of codes. Use this map to jump to the right one.

Among the raw polymers, these are the ones buyers ask about most:

  • Polyethylene: heading 3901, polymers of ethylene.
  • Polypropylene: heading 3902, propylene and other olefin polymers.
  • Polystyrene and ABS: heading 3903.
  • PVC and fluoro-polymers: heading 3904.
  • PET, polycarbonates and epoxide resins: heading 3907, together with polyacetals, alkyd resins and other polyesters.
  • Polyamides sit in 3908. Silicones are 3910. Ion-exchangers are 3914.
  • Plastic scrap: heading 3915.
  • Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip: headings 3919 to 3921.
  • Plastic packaging, bottles, bags and closures: heading 3923.
  • Other plastic articles: heading 3926.

How to choose the right Chapter 39 code

Many codes look alike. The words in the description decide the answer, so read them against your product, its form and its make-up. A few common splits:

  • PET resin: 390761 needs a viscosity of 78 ml/g or higher. 390769 is for less than 78 ml/g.
  • 3920 or 3921: 3920 is for non-cellular goods that are not reinforced or laminated. 3921 covers cellular plastic sheets and film, plus other sheets that fit nowhere else in the chapter.

Chapter 39 vs Chapter 40: plastics or rubber

Section VII holds two chapters. Chapter 39 is plastics. Check what the product is made of first, then pick the chapter.

One detail can confuse people. Heading 3913 covers modified natural polymers, including chemical derivatives of natural rubber in primary forms. That heading stays in Chapter 39.

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Other chapters in Section VII

Plastics and Rubber, and Articles Thereof covers chapters 39–40.

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Straight answers

HS Chapter 39: common questions

What is the HS code for polyethylene granules?

Polyethylene is classified in heading 3901. The final digits depend on the specific gravity, as shown in the code choice guide above.

What is the HS code for PVC resin?

PVC resin is in heading 3904. Poly(vinyl chloride) not mixed with any other substances is 390410, and mixed PVC has its own codes in the same heading.

What is the HS code for plastic bags and sacks?

Sacks and bags for packing goods are in heading 3923. Bags of ethylene polymers go to 392321, and bags of other plastics go to 392329.

What is the HS code for plastic scrap?

Plastic waste, parings and scrap are in heading 3915. Ethylene polymer scrap is 391510, styrene polymer scrap is 391520, vinyl chloride polymer scrap is 391530, and other plastics go to 391590.

What does HS code 3926 cover?

Heading 3926 covers other articles of plastics not named elsewhere in the chapter. Examples include office and school supplies, clothing accessories such as gloves, furniture fittings and ornaments.

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