HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 3920.49 – 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

HS code 3920.49 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for rigid PVC sheets, PVC blister packaging film, PVC credit card core material, PVC signage boards and PVC wall panels.

What HS 3920.49 covers

This HS code pertains to rigid sheets, films, and strips made from polymers of vinyl chloride (PVC) containing less than 6% plasticizers, which are non-cellular, non-reinforced, and not self-adhesive. These materials are highly sought after in international trade for their strength, chemical resistance, and cost-effectiveness. Importers include manufacturers of building materials (e.g., window profiles, wall cladding), packaging companies (blister packs, rigid containers), and printing industries (signage, display boards). Exporters are typically large-scale plastic producers and converters. Key trade considerations involve thickness, surface finish, UV stability, impact resistance, and compliance with specific industry standards for construction or food packaging applications. The demand is strong in construction, automotive, and consumer goods sectors.

Covers
  • Rigid PVC sheets
  • PVC blister packaging film
  • PVC credit card core material
  • PVC signage boards
  • PVC wall panels
  • Unplasticized PVC film
  • PVC furniture laminates.
Examples
  • Klöckner Pentaplast rigid PVC films
  • Veka PVC profiles
  • Kömmerling PVC window systems
  • Formosa Plastics PVC products.

Codes often confused with 3920.49

Common mistake. This code is distinct from 392043 (flexible PVC) based on the plasticizer content (< 6% for rigid vs. >= 6% for flexible), which is the critical differentiating factor.

3920.43Plastics; 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

Top exporters and importers of HS code 392049, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 392049 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 7.2% 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 $1.3B
  2. 2 Germany $724M
  3. 3 United States $290M

World total: $4.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $260M
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$228M
  3. 3 United Kingdom $189M

World total: $3.6B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 code for 3920.49

Brazil does not split HS 3920.49: its NCM code is 3920.49.00.

  1. 3920.49.00 Vinyl chloride sheets/film, under 6% plasticiserOutras

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 3920.49

What is HS code 392049?

HS code 392049 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: 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. This HS code pertains to rigid sheets, films, and strips made from polymers of vinyl chloride (PVC) containing less than 6% plasticizers, which are non-cellular, non-reinforced, and not self-adhesive. These materials are highly sought after in international trade for their strength, chemical resistance, and cost-effectiveness. Importers include manufacturers of building materials (e.g., window profiles, wall cladding), packaging companies (blister packs, rigid containers), and printing industries (signage, display boards). Exporters are typically large-scale plastic producers and converters. Key trade considerations involve thickness, surface finish, UV stability, impact resistance, and compliance with specific industry standards for construction or food packaging applications. The demand is strong in construction, automotive, and consumer goods sectors.

What products fall under HS code 392049?

Rigid PVC sheets, PVC blister packaging film, PVC credit card core material, PVC signage boards, PVC wall panels, Unplasticized PVC film, PVC furniture laminates.

What are common misclassifications for HS code 392049?

This code is distinct from 392043 (flexible PVC) based on the plasticizer content (< 6% for rigid vs. >= 6% for flexible), which is the critical differentiating factor.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 392049?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 392049 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.3B, 34% of world exports), Germany ($724M) and the United States ($290M). World exports came to about $4.0B, 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 392049?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 392049 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($260M, 7.2% of world imports), Vietnam (about $228M) and the United Kingdom ($189M). World imports came to about $3.6B, 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 392049 structured?

HS code 392049 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 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 392049?

In Brazil, HS code 392049 is NCM 3920.49.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.