Product classification
HS code for Nylon film: 3920.92
Plastics, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polyamides, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Classification of nylon film under HS 3920.92
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.
- Covers
- Biaxially oriented polyamide (BOPA) film
- Cast nylon film
- Unreinforced nylon sheets in rolls
- Non-adhesive polyamide foil
- Also under 3920.92
- BASF Ultramid
- DuPont Zytel
- Arkema Rilsan
- Honeywell Capran
- Mitsubishi Chemical (various nylon films)
Codes often confused with 3920.92
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 392092 (the code used for nylon film), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 392092 (the code used for nylon film) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 392092, not only nylon film.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $281M 31% of world exports
- 2 Germany $104M 11% of world exports
- 3 Japan $77M 8.4% of world exports
World total: $910M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $110M 11% of world imports
- 2 China $76M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $71M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $994M 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 nylon film
Brazil classifies nylon film under NCM 3920.92.00: HS 3920.92 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about nylon film
What is the HS code for Nylon film?
The HS code for Nylon film is 392092 (Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polyamides, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials). The HS code for non-cellular, non-reinforced nylon (polyamide) film is 392092.
How do I classify Nylon film for customs?
Nylon film is classified under HS code 392092 — Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polyamides, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of nylon film (HS 392092)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 392092 (the code used for nylon film) in UN Comtrade data were China ($281M, 31% of world exports), Germany ($104M) and Japan ($77M). World exports came to about $910M, 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 nylon film (HS 392092)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 392092 (the code used for nylon film) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($110M, 11% of world imports), China ($76M) and South Korea ($71M). World imports came to about $994M, 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 Nylon film the same in all countries?
The base HS code 392092 for Nylon 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 nylon film in Brazil?
In Brazil, nylon film (HS 392092) is classified under NCM 3920.92.00.