HS Code 3920Plastics; 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 39
19 six-digit codes · Heading 20 of 26 in Chapter 39 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 3920 is the tariff heading for plain plastic sheets, film, foil and strip. Pick the six-digit code by the polymer the product is made of.
The WCO writes heading 3920 as a residual bucket: goods of Chapter 39that answer to “Plastics; 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 39” and that no more specific heading in the chapter already claims. It still carries 19 six-digit codes, 392010 through 392099, so “other” is not the end of the classification here. The heading is number 20 of 26 in Chapter 39, Plastics and articles thereof, which runs to 131 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 3920
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 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 materials |
| 392020 | Plastics; of polymers of propylene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials |
| 392030 | Plastics; of polymers of styrene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials |
| 392043 | Plastics; polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight not less than 6% of plasticisers; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials |
| 392049 | Plastics; polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials |
| 392051 | Plastics; of acrylic polymers, polymethyl methacrylate, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials |
| 392059 | Plastics; of acrylic polymers (excluding polymethyl methacrylate), plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials |
| 392061 | Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polycarbonates, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials |
| 392062 | Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(ethylene terephthalate), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials |
| 392063 | Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of unsaturated polyesters, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials |
| 392069 | Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polyesters n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials |
| 392071 | Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of regenerated cellulose; non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials |
| 392073 | Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of cellulose acetate, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials |
| 392079 | Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of cellulose derivatives n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials |
| 392091 | Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(vinyl butyral), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials |
| 392092 | Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polyamides, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials |
| 392093 | Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of amino-resins, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials |
| 392094 | Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of phenolic resins, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials |
| 392099 | Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials |
What counts as plastic sheet and film under this heading
Heading 3920 is for flat plastic goods in a simple form. Three tests decide if a product fits. It must not be self-adhesive. It must be non-cellular, which means it is not foamed. And it must stand alone, with no reinforcement, lamination or support from another material.
Put simply, this is plain plastic sheet and film. A thin layer of one polymer fits. A plastic film bonded to paper or fabric does not. Some markets write the same heading as HSN code 3920. The four digits are identical.
The heading sits in Chapter 39, so the base material is always plastic. Once a product passes the three tests, the next step is the polymer. That choice sets the six-digit code.
Heading 3920 subheadings by polymer type
Each six-digit subheading is split by the plastic used. Use this list to match a material to its code. The official wording for every code is in the table above.
Where a polymer has no code of its own, the product goes to a catch-all code for its family.
- 392010: polyethylene film and sheet
- 392020: polypropylene film and sheet
- 392030: polystyrene sheet
- 392043: PVC with more plasticiser
- 392049: PVC with less plasticiser
- 392051: PMMA acrylic sheet
- 392059: other acrylic polymers
- 392061: polycarbonate sheet
- 392062: PET film
- 392063: unsaturated polyesters
- 392069: other polyesters
- 392071: regenerated cellulose
- 392073: cellulose acetate
- 392079: other cellulose derivatives
- 392091: poly(vinyl butyral)
- 392092: polyamide film
- 392093: amino-resins
- 392094: phenolic resins
- 392099: all other plastics
How to classify plastic sheet and film: 3919 vs 3920 vs 3921
Work through these steps in order. They help with tariff classification when a product could sit in more than one heading.
Step one: look at the back of the film. If it carries glue, it goes to heading 3919. Step two: look at the build. If the product is foamed, reinforced, laminated or supported by another material, it usually moves to heading 3921, the catch-all for flat plastic goods that no other heading in the chapter names. Step three: if it passes both checks, it stays in 3920. Then choose the six-digit code by polymer.
Also check the shape and use. Thick rods, sticks and profile shapes go to heading 3916. Floor, wall and ceiling coverings go to heading 3918. If you are unsure, the HS code classifier can help you test your product description.
HS code 3920 importers and exporters in customs records
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Related
- Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof
- HS 3919 self-adhesive plastic film and tape
- HS 3921 other plastic sheets and film
- HS 3916 plastic rods and profiles
- HS 3918 plastic floor and wall coverings
- HS 3901 polyethylene in primary forms
- HS 3902 polypropylene in primary forms
- HS 3904 PVC in primary forms
- HS 3907 polyesters and polycarbonates in primary forms
- HS 3923 plastic packing articles
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Nearby headings in Chapter 39
- 3914Ion-exchangers; based on polymers of heading no. 3901 to 3913, in primary…1 code
- 3915Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics4 codes
- 3916Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks…3 codes
- 3917Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbows…10 codes
- 3918Floor coverings of plastics, self-adhesive or not, in rolls or tiles; wall or…2 codes
- 3919Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes…2 codes
- 3921Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 396 codes
- 3922Sanitary ware; baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets, lavatory…3 codes
- 3923Plastic articles for the conveyance or packing of goods; stoppers, lids, caps…7 codes
- 3924Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet…2 codes
- 3925Plastics; builders' wares n.e.c. or included4 codes
- 3926Articles of plastics and articles of other materials of heading no. 3901 to…5 codes
Who ships under 3920?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 19 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section VII: Plastics and Rubber, and Articles Thereof, chapters 39–40.
HS Code 3920: common questions
What is HS code 3920?
It is the tariff heading for flat plastic goods that are plain: no glue, no foam, and no backing or layers of other materials.
What is the difference between HS 3920 and 3921?
Heading 3920 takes plain, single-material plastic sheet and film. Heading 3921 takes the flat plastic goods left over, such as foamed, reinforced, laminated or supported ones.
Is self-adhesive plastic film classified under 3920?
No. The wording of 3920 rules out adhesive goods. Film or tape with a glue layer goes to heading 3919.
What is the HS code for PET film?
PET film, made of poly(ethylene terephthalate), falls under 392062. It must still pass the heading tests above.
What is the HS code for polycarbonate or acrylic sheet?
Polycarbonate sheet is 392061. Acrylic sheet made of polymethyl methacrylate is 392051, and other acrylic polymers go to 392059.
Which HS code covers PVC sheet?
It depends on plasticiser content. Use 392043 for PVC with more plasticiser and 392049 for PVC with less. Check the product data sheet for the exact level.
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