HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3924.90 – Plastics; household articles and hygienic or toilet articles
HS code 3924.90 is the 6-digit subheading for plastics, household articles and hygienic or toilet articles. It is used for laundry baskets, waste bins, storage boxes (non-food), clothes hangers and soap dishes.
What HS 3924.90 covers
This broad category encompasses a vast array of plastic items used daily in homes for general household purposes, cleaning, storage, and personal hygiene, excluding tableware and kitchenware. It includes everything from laundry baskets and waste bins to soap dishes and toilet brushes, essential for maintaining order and cleanliness. Importers are typically retailers, department stores, and hospitality suppliers, while exporters are diverse plastic manufacturers specializing in consumer goods. The trade is driven by consumer demand for practical, durable, and often aesthetically pleasing household solutions. Innovation often focuses on space-saving designs, multi-functionality, and the incorporation of recycled or sustainable plastics, reflecting evolving consumer preferences and environmental concerns across global markets.
- Covers
- Laundry baskets
- Waste bins
- Storage boxes (non-food)
- Clothes hangers
- Soap dishes
- Toilet brushes
- Shower caddies
- Plastic watering cans
- Examples
- IKEA storage bins
- Simplehuman waste cans
- OXO toilet brushes
- Rubbermaid laundry hampers
- Curver storage solutions
Codes often confused with 3924.90
Common mistake. Often confused with 392410 (tableware/kitchenware) if the item has a tangential food-related use, or 392690 (other articles of plastics) if its household function is less obvious.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 392490, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 392490 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 30% 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 $5.7B 51% of world exports
- 2 Germany $518M 4.7% of world exports
- 3 United States $506M 4.5% of world exports
World total: $11.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $3.5B 30% of world imports
- 2 Germany $696M 5.9% of world imports
- 3 France $397M 3.4% of world imports
World total: $11.7B 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 code for 3924.90
Brazil does not split HS 3924.90: its NCM code is 3924.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 39.24 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3924.90
What is HS code 392490?
HS code 392490 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Plastics; household articles and hygienic or toilet articles. This broad category encompasses a vast array of plastic items used daily in homes for general household purposes, cleaning, storage, and personal hygiene, excluding tableware and kitchenware. It includes everything from laundry baskets and waste bins to soap dishes and toilet brushes, essential for maintaining order and cleanliness. Importers are typically retailers, department stores, and hospitality suppliers, while exporters are diverse plastic manufacturers specializing in consumer goods. The trade is driven by consumer demand for practical, durable, and often aesthetically pleasing household solutions. Innovation often focuses on space-saving designs, multi-functionality, and the incorporation of recycled or sustainable plastics, reflecting evolving consumer preferences and environmental concerns across global markets.
What products fall under HS code 392490?
Laundry baskets, waste bins, storage boxes (non-food), clothes hangers, soap dishes, toilet brushes, shower caddies, plastic watering cans
What are common misclassifications for HS code 392490?
Often confused with 392410 (tableware/kitchenware) if the item has a tangential food-related use, or 392690 (other articles of plastics) if its household function is less obvious.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 392490?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 392490 in UN Comtrade data were China ($5.7B, 51% of world exports), Germany ($518M) and the United States ($506M). World exports came to about $11.1B, 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 392490?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 392490 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.5B, 30% of world imports), Germany ($696M) and France ($397M). World imports came to about $11.7B, 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 392490 structured?
HS code 392490 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (39) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (24) 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 392490?
In Brazil, HS code 392490 is NCM 3924.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.