Product classification
HS code for Acrylic film: 3920.59
Plastics, of acrylic polymers (excluding polymethyl methacrylate), plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Classification of acrylic film under HS 3920.59
HS code 392059 is designated for plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip made "of acrylic polymers (excluding polymethyl methacrylate)," provided they are non-cellular, not self-adhesive, and not reinforced, laminated, supported, or similarly combined with other materials. Acrylic film, being a thin, flexible material manufactured from acrylic polymers (other than PMMA) that meets these criteria, is precisely classified under this code. This classification ensures that basic, uncombined acrylic films, used in various industrial and commercial applications, are accurately categorized based on their polymer composition and physical form, distinguishing them from more complex or composite plastic products.
- Covers
- Cast acrylic film for general industrial use.
- Extruded acrylic film for protective coatings.
- Acrylic film for optical applications (non-PMMA).
- Clear acrylic film for display purposes.
- Acrylic film used in signage manufacturing.
- Opaque acrylic film for light diffusion.
- Also under 3920.59
- Arkema various acrylic resins
- Dow Chemical acrylic polymers
- BASF acrylic dispersions
- Mitsubishi Chemical specialty acrylics.
Codes often confused with 3920.59
Common mistake. Misclassification often occurs with other forms of acrylic plastics or composite materials. HS code 392051 is specifically for plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip "Of polymethyl methacrylate." The distinction is crucial: if the film is made from PMMA, it falls under 392051; otherwise, if it's another acrylic polymer, 392059 applies. Another common error is confusing it with 392190, which covers "Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, cellular or reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials." If the acrylic film possesses any of these characteristics (e.g., cellular structure, reinforcement, lamination), it would be classified under 3921. Furthermore, 390690 covers "Acrylic polymers (other than polymethyl methacrylate), in primary forms," which refers to the raw polymer material, not the manufactured film.
Top exporters and importers of HS 392059 (the code used for acrylic film), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 392059 (the code used for acrylic film) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 10% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 392059, not only acrylic film.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $139M 35% of world exports
- 2 United States $57M 14% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $34M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $397M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $51M 10% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $44M 8.8% of world imports
- 3 Germany $40M 8.1% of world imports
World total: $502M 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 acrylic film
Brazil classifies acrylic film under NCM 3920.59.00: HS 3920.59 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about acrylic film
What is the HS code for Acrylic film?
The HS code for Acrylic film is 392059 (Plastics; of acrylic polymers (excluding polymethyl methacrylate), plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials). The HS code for Acrylic film, made from acrylic polymers (excluding polymethyl methacrylate), in non-cellular, non-reinforced, and uncombined forms, is 392059.
How do I classify Acrylic film for customs?
Acrylic film is classified under HS code 392059 — Plastics; of acrylic polymers (excluding polymethyl methacrylate), plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does 392059 differ from 392051?
HS code 392059 covers films made from acrylic polymers *other than* polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). In contrast, HS code 392051 is specifically designated for films, sheets, and similar forms made from PMMA, highlighting the distinction based on the specific type of acrylic polymer.
Which countries are the top exporters of acrylic film (HS 392059)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 392059 (the code used for acrylic film) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($139M, 35% of world exports), the United States ($57M) and the United Kingdom ($34M). World exports came to about $397M, 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 acrylic film (HS 392059)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 392059 (the code used for acrylic film) in UN Comtrade data were China ($51M, 10% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($44M) and Germany ($40M). World imports came to about $502M, 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.
Is the HS code for Acrylic film the same in all countries?
The base HS code 392059 for Acrylic film is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for acrylic film in Brazil?
In Brazil, acrylic film (HS 392059) is classified under NCM 3920.59.00.