HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3923.29 – Plastics; sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers
HS code 3923.29 is the 6-digit subheading for plastics, sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers. It is used for polypropylene woven sacks, BOPP bags, PET stand-up pouches, PVC garment bags and biodegradable compostable bags.
What HS 3923.29 covers
This code covers sacks and bags, including cones, made from plastics *other than* ethylene polymers, offering a diverse range of specialized packaging solutions. This includes materials like polypropylene (PP), polyester (PET), PVC, and various biodegradable plastics, each chosen for specific properties such as superior strength, clarity, heat resistance, or environmental considerations. These bags are crucial for niche applications in food packaging, medical supplies, textiles, and heavy-duty industrial uses where polyethylene might not suffice. Importers and exporters include specialized packaging manufacturers, food and pharmaceutical companies, and textile producers. Key aspects involve the specific polymer's performance characteristics, barrier properties, printability, and suitability for automated packaging lines, which are critical for meeting diverse industry demands.
- Covers
- Polypropylene woven sacks
- BOPP bags
- PET stand-up pouches
- PVC garment bags
- Biodegradable compostable bags
- Nylon vacuum bags
- Mesh produce bags (PP)
- Examples
- Woven polypropylene cement bags
- Mylar food pouches
- Tyvek envelopes (bag applications)
- Compostable refuse bags
Codes often confused with 3923.29
Common mistake. Can be confused with bags made of ethylene polymers (392321) if the specific plastic type is not distinguished, or with textile bags (6305) if the plastic coating or lamination is not the primary material.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 392329, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 392329 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 7.5% 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 China $2.4B 34% of world exports
- 2 India $545M 7.7% of world exports
- 3 United States $376M 5.3% of world exports
World total: $7.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $455M 7.5% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $345M 5.7% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $336M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $6.1B 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 3923.29 2
Brazil splits HS 3923.29 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 3923.29.10 Other plastic bags, up to 1,000 cm³De capacidade inferior ou igual a 1.000 cm³
- 3923.29.90 Other plastic sacks and bags over 1,000 cm³Outros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 39.23 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3923.29
What is HS code 392329?
HS code 392329 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Plastics; sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers. This code covers sacks and bags, including cones, made from plastics *other than* ethylene polymers, offering a diverse range of specialized packaging solutions. This includes materials like polypropylene (PP), polyester (PET), PVC, and various biodegradable plastics, each chosen for specific properties such as superior strength, clarity, heat resistance, or environmental considerations. These bags are crucial for niche applications in food packaging, medical supplies, textiles, and heavy-duty industrial uses where polyethylene might not suffice. Importers and exporters include specialized packaging manufacturers, food and pharmaceutical companies, and textile producers. Key aspects involve the specific polymer's performance characteristics, barrier properties, printability, and suitability for automated packaging lines, which are critical for meeting diverse industry demands.
What products fall under HS code 392329?
Polypropylene woven sacks, BOPP bags, PET stand-up pouches, PVC garment bags, Biodegradable compostable bags, Nylon vacuum bags, Mesh produce bags (PP)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 392329?
Can be confused with bags made of ethylene polymers (392321) if the specific plastic type is not distinguished, or with textile bags (6305) if the plastic coating or lamination is not the primary material.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 392329?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 392329 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.4B, 34% of world exports), India ($545M) and the United States ($376M). World exports came to about $7.1B, 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 392329?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 392329 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($455M, 7.5% of world imports), Mexico ($345M) and the United Kingdom ($336M). World imports came to about $6.1B, 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 392329 structured?
HS code 392329 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (39) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (23) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 392329?
Brazil splits HS code 392329 into 2 NCM codes: 3923.29.10 (Other plastic bags, up to 1,000 cm³), 3923.29.90 (Other plastic sacks and bags over 1,000 cm³). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.