HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3923.90 – Plastics; articles for the conveyance or packing of goods n.e.c. in heading no. 3923
HS code 3923.90 is the 6-digit subheading for plastics, articles for the conveyance or packing of goods n.e.c. in heading no. 3923. It is used for plastic pallets, shipping crates, blister packaging, protective inserts and heavy-duty plastic bags.
What HS 3923.90 covers
This 'not elsewhere specified' category within plastic articles for conveyance or packing captures a diverse range of items crucial for logistics and product presentation that do not fit into more specific subcategories like spools or closures. It encompasses everything from plastic pallets and shipping crates to blister packaging and protective inserts. Importers are typically manufacturers, retailers, and logistics companies seeking efficient, durable, and often customizable packaging solutions for their supply chains. Exporters are specialized plastic fabricators and comprehensive packaging solution providers. The trade in these goods is driven by the need for robust, lightweight, and often reusable or recyclable packaging to protect products during transit and storage, with a growing emphasis on sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
- Covers
- Plastic pallets
- Shipping crates
- Blister packaging
- Protective inserts
- Heavy-duty plastic bags
- Garment bags
- Produce trays
- Examples
- CHEP plastic pallets
- IKEA storage boxes
- Amazon blister packs
- Tupperware food containers (for transport)
- Ziploc storage bags (industrial)
Codes often confused with 3923.90
Common mistake. Can be confused with 392310 (boxes, cases, crates) or 392321/392329 (sacks, bags) if the item is specifically one of those, or 392690 (other articles of plastics) if not clearly for 'conveyance or packing'.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 392390, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 392390 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 $2.1B 18% of world exports
- 2 United States $1.6B 14% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $890M 7.8% of world exports
World total: $11.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.9B 17% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $989M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 Germany $789M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $11.2B 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 3923.90 2
Brazil splits HS 3923.90 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 3923.90.10 Plastic pallets, box pallets and pallet collarsPaletes simples, paletes-caixas e outros estrados para carga; taipais de paletes
- 3923.90.90 Other plastic packing articlesOutros
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 3923.90
What is HS code 392390?
HS code 392390 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Plastics; articles for the conveyance or packing of goods n.e.c. in heading no. 3923. This 'not elsewhere specified' category within plastic articles for conveyance or packing captures a diverse range of items crucial for logistics and product presentation that do not fit into more specific subcategories like spools or closures. It encompasses everything from plastic pallets and shipping crates to blister packaging and protective inserts. Importers are typically manufacturers, retailers, and logistics companies seeking efficient, durable, and often customizable packaging solutions for their supply chains. Exporters are specialized plastic fabricators and comprehensive packaging solution providers. The trade in these goods is driven by the need for robust, lightweight, and often reusable or recyclable packaging to protect products during transit and storage, with a growing emphasis on sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
What products fall under HS code 392390?
Plastic pallets, shipping crates, blister packaging, protective inserts, heavy-duty plastic bags, garment bags, produce trays
What are common misclassifications for HS code 392390?
Can be confused with 392310 (boxes, cases, crates) or 392321/392329 (sacks, bags) if the item is specifically one of those, or 392690 (other articles of plastics) if not clearly for 'conveyance or packing'.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 392390?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 392390 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.1B, 18% of world exports), the United States ($1.6B) and Mexico ($890M). World exports came to about $11.5B, 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 392390?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 392390 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.9B, 17% of world imports), Mexico ($989M) and Germany ($789M). World imports came to about $11.2B, 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 392390 structured?
HS code 392390 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 392390?
Brazil splits HS code 392390 into 2 NCM codes: 3923.90.10 (Plastic pallets, box pallets and pallet collars), 3923.90.90 (Other plastic packing articles). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.