Product classification
HS code for PA 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 PA film under HS 3920.92
PA (Polyamide) film, commonly known as Nylon film, is classified under HS code 3920.92. This classification is part of 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. Subheading 3920.92 specifically identifies products made from polyamides. PA film is widely used in packaging applications due to its high melting point, gas barrier properties, and mechanical strength. To qualify for this code, the film must not be self-adhesive and must consist of a single layer of polyamide that has not been combined with other materials like paper or metal foil in a way that changes its primary character.
- Covers
- Nylon 6 and Nylon 66 films
- Biaxially Oriented Polyamide (BOPA) film
- Cast Polyamide (CPA) film
- Non-adhesive polyamide sheets
- Unreinforced 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. PA film is frequently misclassified under 3919.90 if it has a self-adhesive backing, as Chapter 3919 takes precedence for adhesive plastics. It is also often confused with 3921.90, which covers plastic plates or films that are reinforced, laminated, or cellular. If the PA film is laminated with a layer of PE (Polyethylene), it may move to 3921. Another error is using 3920.10, which is specifically for polymers of ethylene, or 3920.20 for polymers of propylene. Accurate identification of the base polymer as a polyamide is required for 3920.92.
Top exporters and importers of HS 392092 (the code used for PA film), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 392092 (the code used for PA 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 PA 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 PA film
Brazil classifies PA 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 PA film
What is the HS code for PA film?
The HS code for PA 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-adhesive, non-cellular, and unreinforced polyamide (PA) film is 3920.92.
How do I classify PA film for customs?
PA 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.
What if the PA film is reinforced with glass fiber?
If the film is reinforced or combined with other materials, it would be classified under heading 3921 instead of 3920.
Which countries are the top exporters of PA film (HS 392092)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 392092 (the code used for PA 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 PA film (HS 392092)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 392092 (the code used for PA 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 PA film the same in all countries?
The base HS code 392092 for PA 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 PA film in Brazil?
In Brazil, PA film (HS 392092) is classified under NCM 3920.92.00.