Product classification
HS code for PET film: 3920.62
Plastics, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(ethylene terephthalate), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Classification of PET film under HS 3920.62
Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) film is classified under HS code 3920.62. This code is part of the broader heading 3920, which encompasses plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip of plastics that are non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, or supported by other materials. The specific subheading 3920.62 is dedicated to PET, a common polyester. To fall under this classification, the film must be "unworked" beyond surface treatments like printing, coating, or embossing, and it must not have a self-adhesive backing. PET film is widely used in packaging, industrial, and electronic applications due to its high tensile strength, transparency, and chemical stability. The classification process involves verifying that the polymer content is predominantly PET and that the physical form meets the criteria of a "sheet" or "film" as defined in the Chapter 39 notes (Note 10). If the PET film is combined with a layer of aluminum or a textile fabric, it would be reclassified under heading 3921, which covers reinforced or laminated plastic products. Furthermore, if the film is made of other polyesters like Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), it would fall under 3920.69. Accuracy in this classification is essential for determining the correct duty rates, as PET is often subject to anti-dumping duties in various jurisdictions.
- Covers
- Biaxially-oriented PET (BoPET) film
- Mylar sheets (non-adhesive)
- Transparent PET packaging film
- Metallized PET film (surface-coated only)
- PET release liners without adhesive
- Also under 3920.62
- Mylar (DuPont Teijin Films)
- Hostaphan (Mitsubishi Polyester Film)
- Veralite (Covestro, for PETG)
- Eastman (PETG).
Codes often confused with 3920.62
Common mistake. PET film is frequently misclassified under 3919.90 if it has an adhesive layer. It is also confused with 3920.69, which is for "other" polyesters. If the film is cellular (foam PET), it belongs in 3921.19. Another common error is 3920.61, which is specifically for Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) rather than PET.
Top exporters and importers of HS 392062 (the code used for PET film), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 392062 (the code used for PET film) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% 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 392062, not only PET film.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.8B 18% of world exports
- 2 Japan $1.2B 12% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $1.2B 12% of world exports
World total: $9.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $2.0B 20% of world imports
- 2 United States $1.1B 11% of world imports
- 3 Japan $524M 5.4% of world imports
World total: $9.8B 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 codes for PET film
Brazil splits HS 3920.62 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3920.62.11PET film under 5 µm thick
- 3920.62.19PET film from 5 µm up to 40 µm thick
- 3920.62.91PET film over 40 µm, width over 12 cm, unworked
- 3920.62.99Other PET sheets and film over 40 µm
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about PET film
What is the HS code for PET film?
The HS code for PET film is 392062 (Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(ethylene terephthalate), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials). The HS code for non-cellular, non-reinforced poly(ethylene terephthalate) film is 3920.62.
How do I classify PET film for customs?
PET film is classified under HS code 392062 — Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(ethylene terephthalate), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include PET tape?
No, if the PET film is converted into tape with an adhesive backing, it is classified under HS code 3919.
Which countries are the top exporters of PET film (HS 392062)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 392062 (the code used for PET film) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.8B, 18% of world exports), Japan ($1.2B) and South Korea ($1.2B). World exports came to about $9.6B, 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 PET film (HS 392062)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 392062 (the code used for PET film) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.0B, 20% of world imports), the United States ($1.1B) and Japan ($524M). World imports came to about $9.8B, 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 PET film the same in all countries?
The base HS code 392062 for PET 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 PET film in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 392062 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for PET film depends on the product's details: 3920.62.11 (PET film under 5 µm thick), 3920.62.19 (PET film from 5 µm up to 40 µm thick), 3920.62.91 (PET film over 40 µm, width over 12 cm, unworked), 3920.62.99 (Other PET sheets and film over 40 µm).