HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 3920.20 – 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

HS code 3920.20 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for BOPP film for food packaging, PP sheets for stationery folders, clear plastic boxes (PP sheet), non-woven PP fabric (film precursor) and capacitor film.

What HS 3920.20 covers

This HS code covers non-self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip made from *polymers of propylene* (PP), which are non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported, or similarly combined with other materials. Polypropylene films and sheets are valued for their higher stiffness, clarity, heat resistance, and barrier properties compared to polyethylene, making them ideal for specific packaging, stationery, textile, and automotive interior applications. Importers and exporters include packaging companies, stationery manufacturers, and automotive component suppliers. The trade reflects the diverse industrial demand for PP's unique balance of properties in various manufacturing processes.

Covers
  • BOPP film for food packaging
  • PP sheets for stationery folders
  • Clear plastic boxes (PP sheet)
  • Non-woven PP fabric (film precursor)
  • Capacitor film
  • Automotive interior trim sheets
  • Disposable face shield visors
Examples
  • Snack food packaging film (BOPP)
  • clear plastic report covers
  • disposable face shield visors (PP sheet)
  • capacitor film
  • certain types of clear plastic containers

Codes often confused with 3920.20

Common mistake. The crucial distinction is 'polymers of propylene' versus 'polymers of ethylene' (392010). Both are non-self-adhesive and non-reinforced.

3920.10Plastics; 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

Top exporters and importers of HS code 392020, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 392020 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.4% 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 $1.5B
  2. 2 Germany $1.2B
  3. 3 Italy $863M

World total: $11.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $1.1B
  2. 2 Germany $897M
  3. 3 Italy $666M

World total: $11.8B 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 3920.20 4

Brazil splits HS 3920.20 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 3920.20.1 Biaxially orientedBiaxialmente orientados Group
  2. 3920.20.11 Metallised BOPP film, max 12.5 cm wide, max 10 µmDe largura inferior ou igual a 12,5 cm e espessura inferior ou igual a 10 micrômetros (mícrons), metalizadas
  3. 3920.20.12 Rough-surface dielectric BOPP film, max 13 µmDe largura inferior ou igual a 1 m e espessura inferior ou igual a 13 micrômetros (mícrons), com uma ou ambas as faces rugosas de rugosidade relativa (relação entre a espessura média e a máxima) igual ou superior a 6 %, de rigidez dielétrica igual ou superior a 500 V/micrômetro (Norma ASTM D 3755-97), em rolos
  4. 3920.20.19 Other biaxially oriented propylene polymer filmOutras
  5. 3920.20.90 Non-biaxially oriented propylene polymer sheetsOutras

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 3920.20

What is HS code 392020?

HS code 392020 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: 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. This HS code covers non-self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip made from *polymers of propylene* (PP), which are non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported, or similarly combined with other materials. Polypropylene films and sheets are valued for their higher stiffness, clarity, heat resistance, and barrier properties compared to polyethylene, making them ideal for specific packaging, stationery, textile, and automotive interior applications. Importers and exporters include packaging companies, stationery manufacturers, and automotive component suppliers. The trade reflects the diverse industrial demand for PP's unique balance of properties in various manufacturing processes.

What products fall under HS code 392020?

BOPP film for food packaging, PP sheets for stationery folders, clear plastic boxes (PP sheet), non-woven PP fabric (film precursor), capacitor film, automotive interior trim sheets, disposable face shield visors

What are common misclassifications for HS code 392020?

The crucial distinction is 'polymers of propylene' versus 'polymers of ethylene' (392010). Both are non-self-adhesive and non-reinforced.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 392020?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 392020 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.5B, 13% of world exports), Germany ($1.2B) and Italy ($863M). World exports came to about $11.8B, 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 392020?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 392020 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.1B, 9.4% of world imports), Germany ($897M) and Italy ($666M). World imports came to about $11.8B, 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 392020 structured?

HS code 392020 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 392020?

Brazil splits HS code 392020 into 4 NCM codes: 3920.20.11 (Metallised BOPP film, max 12.5 cm wide, max 10 µm), 3920.20.12 (Rough-surface dielectric BOPP film, max 13 µm), 3920.20.19 (Other biaxially oriented propylene polymer film), 3920.20.90 (Non-biaxially oriented propylene polymer sheets). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.