About HS Code 392520
This category encompasses plastic components integral to building construction, specifically doors, windows, and their associated frames and thresholds. These products are widely adopted in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings due to their durability, excellent insulation properties, low maintenance requirements, and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional materials like wood or metal. Importers are typically construction companies, building material suppliers, and renovation contractors. Exporters are specialized manufacturers of UPVC (unplasticized polyvinyl chloride) or other plastic profiles and finished units. The trade is heavily influenced by construction booms, stringent energy efficiency regulations, and evolving architectural trends, with a strong focus on thermal performance, security features, and aesthetic design to meet modern building standards.
Products Under This Code
UPVC windows, plastic door frames, vinyl patio doors, plastic window sashes, UPVC thresholds, composite plastic doors, plastic conservatory frames
Real World Examples
Andersen vinyl windows, Pella plastic doors, Rehau UPVC profiles, VEKA window systems, Eurocell UPVC frames
Common Misclassification
Could be confused with 392590 (other builders' ware) if not clearly a door, window, frame, or threshold, or 7610 (aluminum structures) if the material is mistaken.
Products Classified Under 3925.20
Industry
This code belongs to the Plastics & Rubber industry.
Trade Overview
Germany, the USA, and Poland are major exporters, while the USA, UK, and Canada are significant importers of these plastic building components.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 392520?
HS code 392520 covers: Plastics; builders' ware, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors. This category encompasses plastic components integral to building construction, specifically doors, windows, and their associated frames and thresholds. These products are widely adopted in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings due to their durability, excellent insulation properties, low maintenance requirements, and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional materials like wood or metal. Importers are typically construction companies, building material suppliers, and renovation contractors. Exporters are specialized manufacturers of UPVC (unplasticized polyvinyl chloride) or other plastic profiles and finished units. The trade is heavily influenced by construction booms, stringent energy efficiency regulations, and evolving architectural trends, with a strong focus on thermal performance, security features, and aesthetic design to meet modern building standards.
What products fall under HS code 392520?
UPVC windows, plastic door frames, vinyl patio doors, plastic window sashes, UPVC thresholds, composite plastic doors, plastic conservatory frames
What are common misclassifications for HS code 392520?
Could be confused with 392590 (other builders' ware) if not clearly a door, window, frame, or threshold, or 7610 (aluminum structures) if the material is mistaken.
How is HS code 392520 structured?
HS code 392520 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (39) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (25) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.