HS Code for Nylon film

Nylon film is classified under HS code 392092. This classification falls under Chapter 39, which covers plastics and articles thereof. Heading 3920 is reserved for plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip of plastics that are non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported, or similarly combined with other materials. Nylon is the common name for a family of synthetic polymers known as polyamides. Therefore, subheading 392092, which specifically mentions polyamides, is the correct designation. To be classified here, the film must be unworked beyond surface treatment like printing or simple cutting into rectangular shapes. It must not have a self-adhesive backing, as that would move the product to heading 3919. Furthermore, the film must be non-cellular, meaning it does not have a foam or sponge-like structure, and it must not be reinforced with textile fabrics or metal mesh, which would lead to classification under heading 3921. Nylon film is highly valued in the packaging industry for its excellent barrier properties against oxygen and aromas, as well as its high mechanical strength. When classifying this product, customs officials examine the chemical composition to confirm it is a polyamide and review the physical structure to ensure it meets the non-cellular and not reinforced criteria of heading 3920.

Products Included

• Biaxially oriented polyamide (BOPA) film
• Cast nylon film
• Unreinforced nylon sheets in rolls
• Non-adhesive polyamide foil

Common Misclassification

Nylon film is frequently misclassified under HS code 391910 or 391990 if it is mistaken for self-adhesive tape or sheet. If the film has a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, it must be moved to 3919. Another error is using 392190, which is for other plates and sheets that are reinforced or laminated. If the nylon film is bonded to a layer of aluminum or polyethylene, it is a laminate and belongs in 3921. Finally, if the film is made of a different plastic like polyester, it would fall under 392062 instead of 392092.

FAQ

What is the HS code for nylon film?

The HS code for non-cellular, non-reinforced nylon (polyamide) film is 392092.

Does the thickness of the nylon film change the HS code?

No, the thickness does not change the 6-digit HS code 392092, although it may affect the 8 or 10-digit statistical suffixes in certain national tariffs.