HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 3920.10 – 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

HS code 3920.10 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for polyethylene film for packaging, HDPE sheets for geomembranes, stretch wrap film, agricultural mulch film and construction vapor barriers.

What HS 3920.10 covers

This code covers non-self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip made from *polymers of ethylene* (e.g., LDPE, HDPE, LLDPE), which are non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported, or similarly combined with other materials. These are fundamental plastic materials, widely used for packaging, agricultural films, construction barriers, and various industrial applications due to their flexibility, moisture barrier properties, and chemical resistance. Importers and exporters include raw material suppliers, packaging manufacturers, agricultural suppliers, and construction material distributors. The trade in these goods is a cornerstone of the global plastics industry, supporting numerous downstream manufacturing sectors.

Covers
  • Polyethylene film for packaging
  • HDPE sheets for geomembranes
  • Stretch wrap film
  • Agricultural mulch film
  • Construction vapor barriers
  • Plastic bags (unprinted rolls)
  • Shrink wrap
  • Trash can liners
Examples
  • Glad Cling Wrap (LDPE)
  • Tyvek HomeWrap (base film is HDPE)
  • pallet stretch film
  • greenhouse film
  • pond liners (HDPE sheet)

Codes often confused with 3920.10

Common mistake. Key is 'polymers of ethylene' and 'not self-adhesive'. It's distinct from 392020 (propylene) and 3919 (self-adhesive).

3920.20Plastics; 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 materials39.19Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls

Top exporters and importers of HS code 392010, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 392010 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $3.5B
  2. 2 Germany $2.3B
  3. 3 United States $1.6B

World total: $20.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $2.2B
  2. 2 Germany $1.4B
  3. 3 France $985M

World total: $19.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM codes for 3920.10 3

Brazil splits HS 3920.10 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 3920.10.10 Ethylene polymer film, density 0.94+, max 19 µmDe densidade igual ou superior a 0,94, espessura inferior ou igual a 19 micrômetros (mícrons), em rolos de largura inferior ou igual a 66 cm
  2. 3920.10.9 OtherOutras Group
  3. 3920.10.91 Ethylene polymer film for battery separatorsDe densidade inferior a 0,94, com óleo de parafina e carga (sílica e negro de fumo), apresentando nervuras paralelas entre si, com uma resistência elétrica igual ou superior a 0,030 ohms.cm², mas inferior ou igual a 0,120 ohms.cm², em rolos, do tipo utilizado para a fabricação de separadores de acumuladores elétricos
  4. 3920.10.99 Other ethylene polymer plates, sheets and filmOutras

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 39.20 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 3920.10

What is HS code 392010?

HS code 392010 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: 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. This code covers non-self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip made from *polymers of ethylene* (e.g., LDPE, HDPE, LLDPE), which are non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported, or similarly combined with other materials. These are fundamental plastic materials, widely used for packaging, agricultural films, construction barriers, and various industrial applications due to their flexibility, moisture barrier properties, and chemical resistance. Importers and exporters include raw material suppliers, packaging manufacturers, agricultural suppliers, and construction material distributors. The trade in these goods is a cornerstone of the global plastics industry, supporting numerous downstream manufacturing sectors.

What products fall under HS code 392010?

Polyethylene film for packaging, HDPE sheets for geomembranes, stretch wrap film, agricultural mulch film, construction vapor barriers, plastic bags (unprinted rolls), shrink wrap, trash can liners

What are common misclassifications for HS code 392010?

Key is 'polymers of ethylene' and 'not self-adhesive'. It's distinct from 392020 (propylene) and 3919 (self-adhesive).

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 392010?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 392010 in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.5B, 17% of world exports), Germany ($2.3B) and the United States ($1.6B). World exports came to about $20.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 392010?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 392010 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.2B, 11% of world imports), Germany ($1.4B) and France ($985M). World imports came to about $19.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 392010 structured?

HS code 392010 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (39) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (20) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 392010?

Brazil splits HS code 392010 into 3 NCM codes: 3920.10.10 (Ethylene polymer film, density 0.94+, max 19 µm), 3920.10.91 (Ethylene polymer film for battery separators), 3920.10.99 (Other ethylene polymer plates, sheets and film). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.