Product classification
HS code for Cellophane film: 3920.71
Plastics, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of regenerated cellulose, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Classification of cellophane film under HS 3920.71
Cellophane film is classified under HS code 3920.71. This classification is based on the material's chemical origin and physical structure. Cellophane is a thin, transparent sheet made of regenerated cellulose, which is a plastic material derived from natural sources like wood or cotton. Under the Harmonized System, heading 3920 covers plastics that are non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, or supported by other materials. Subheading 3920.71 specifically identifies regenerated cellulose. The classification requires that the film is not self-adhesive and has not been combined with other materials in a way that alters its fundamental character as a cellulose sheet. Its use in packaging, particularly for food and tobacco, is common due to its low permeability to air and moisture when coated, though the base material remains the primary factor for classification.
- Covers
- Plain regenerated cellulose film
- Coated cellophane for food packaging
- Colored or dyed cellophane sheets
- Transparent cellulose wrapping film
- Biodegradable cellulose film (non-synthetic)
- Also under 3920.71
- Futamura Chemical (Cellophane)
- Innovia Films (historically strong in Cellophane)
- NatureFlex (Futamura)
- Cellofix (various cellulose films).
Codes often confused with 3920.71
Common mistake. Cellophane is often misclassified under 3920.10 (polyethylene) or 3920.20 (polypropylene) because they look similar to the naked eye. However, those codes are for synthetic polymers, whereas cellophane must be regenerated cellulose. It is also confused with 3921.90 if the user incorrectly identifies it as a reinforced or laminated product. Furthermore, self-adhesive versions must be classified under 3919.
Top exporters and importers of HS 392071 (the code used for cellophane film), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 392071 (the code used for cellophane film) in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 11% 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 392071, not only cellophane film.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United Kingdom $69M 28% of world exports
- 2 China $56M 23% of world exports
- 3 United States $40M 16% of world exports
World total: $246M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $27M 11% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $25M 10.0% of world imports
- 3 Japan $19M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $250M 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 cellophane film
Brazil classifies cellophane film under NCM 3920.71.00: HS 3920.71 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cellophane film
What is the HS code for Cellophane film?
The HS code for Cellophane film is 392071 (Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of regenerated cellulose; non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials). The HS code for non-cellular, non-reinforced cellophane film made of regenerated cellulose is 3920.71.
How do I classify Cellophane film for customs?
Cellophane film is classified under HS code 392071 — Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of regenerated cellulose; non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is cellophane classified the same as plastic wrap?
Not necessarily. Most modern "plastic wrap" is made of polyethylene (3920.10) or PVC (3920.49). Only film made specifically from regenerated cellulose falls under 3920.71.
Which countries are the top exporters of cellophane film (HS 392071)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 392071 (the code used for cellophane film) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($69M, 28% of world exports), China ($56M) and the United States ($40M). World exports came to about $246M, 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 cellophane film (HS 392071)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 392071 (the code used for cellophane film) in UN Comtrade data were France ($27M, 11% of world imports), South Korea ($25M) and Japan ($19M). World imports came to about $250M, 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 Cellophane film the same in all countries?
The base HS code 392071 for Cellophane 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 cellophane film in Brazil?
In Brazil, cellophane film (HS 392071) is classified under NCM 3920.71.00.