Product classification
HS code for Acrylic plastic sheets: 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 plastic sheets under HS 3920.59
Acrylic plastic sheets, specifically those not made of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), are classified under HS code 3920.59. Chapter 39 covers plastics and articles thereof. Heading 3920 is reserved for other plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip of plastics that are non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported, or similarly combined with other materials. Within this heading, the 3920.5x series covers acrylic polymers. While 3920.51 is specifically for polymethyl methacrylate, 3920.59 covers all other acrylic polymers. These sheets must be in a relatively simple form, not self-adhesive, and not worked beyond surface treatment (such as being polished, embossed, or colored). The classification depends heavily on the chemical composition of the acrylic polymer used and the physical structure of the sheet. To qualify for this code, the sheet must be "non-cellular," meaning it does not have a foam or sponge-like structure, and it must not be reinforced with glass fibers, metal, or other materials that would move it to heading 3921. These sheets are commonly used in signage, glazing, and industrial fabrication where the specific properties of non-PMMA acrylics are required.
- Covers
- Non-PMMA acrylic sheets
- Acrylic film (non-cellular, non-adhesive)
- Acrylic foil (non-reinforced)
- Cast acrylic plates (other than PMMA)
- Extruded acrylic strips (non-cellular)
- 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. The most common misclassification is HS code 3920.51, which is strictly for Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). Many traders assume all acrylic is PMMA, but 3920.59 must be used for other acrylic variants. Another error is using 3919.10 or 3919.90 if the sheets are self-adhesive. If the sheets are cellular (foam-like) or reinforced with other materials, they must be classified under heading 3921 instead of 3920.
Top exporters and importers of HS 392059 (the code used for acrylic plastic sheets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 392059 (the code used for acrylic plastic sheets) 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 plastic sheets.
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 plastic sheets
Brazil classifies acrylic plastic sheets 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 plastic sheets
What is the HS code for Acrylic plastic sheets?
The HS code for Acrylic plastic sheets 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 plastic sheets (excluding PMMA) is 3920.59. If they are PMMA, the code is 3920.51.
How do I classify Acrylic plastic sheets for customs?
Acrylic plastic sheets 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.
Can reinforced acrylic sheets use this code?
No, if the acrylic sheet is reinforced, laminated, or combined with other materials, it is classified under HS code 3921.60 or similar, rather than 3920.59.
Which countries are the top exporters of acrylic plastic sheets (HS 392059)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 392059 (the code used for acrylic plastic sheets) 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 plastic sheets (HS 392059)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 392059 (the code used for acrylic plastic sheets) 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 plastic sheets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 392059 for Acrylic plastic sheets 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 plastic sheets in Brazil?
In Brazil, acrylic plastic sheets (HS 392059) is classified under NCM 3920.59.00.