Product classification
HS code for Plastic door frames: 3925.20
Plastics, builders' ware, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors.
Classification of plastic door frames under HS 3925.20
Plastic door frames are classified under HS code 3925.20, which specifically covers builders' ware of plastics, including doors, windows, and their frames and thresholds. This classification is governed by Note 11 to Chapter 39, which defines "builders' ware" as articles used for the construction of floors, walls, partitions, ceilings, or roofs. Door frames made from polymers such as Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) are essential structural components in modern construction, valued for their durability and resistance to moisture. The classification 3925.20 is a specific sub-heading that takes precedence over more general headings like 3926 (other articles of plastics). The determination is based on the material composition (plastic) and the intended application (permanent installation in a building). Even if the frame is imported in a knocked-down state (unassembled), it remains under this code as long as it retains the essential character of a door frame.
- Covers
- PVC door frames
- UPVC window frames
- Plastic thresholds for doorways
- Sliding door tracks made of reinforced plastic
- Composite plastic door surrounds
- Also under 3925.20
- Andersen vinyl windows
- Pella plastic doors
- Rehau UPVC profiles
- VEKA window systems
- Eurocell UPVC frames
Codes often confused with 3925.20
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 4418.20, which is for wooden doors and their frames. Importers sometimes confuse these when dealing with wood-plastic composites (WPC). If the article is predominantly plastic by weight or essential character, it belongs in 3925.20. Another error is using 3916.20, which covers plastic monofilament or profile shapes. While a door frame is a profile, once it is cut to size or worked into a specific builder's article, 3925.20 becomes the more specific and correct code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 392520 (the code used for plastic door frames), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 392520 (the code used for plastic door frames) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% 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 392520, not only plastic door frames.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $2.2B 38% of world exports
- 2 China $626M 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $400M 6.8% of world exports
World total: $5.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $746M 16% of world imports
- 2 United States $677M 15% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $410M 9.1% of world imports
World total: $4.5B 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 plastic door frames
Brazil classifies plastic door frames under NCM 3925.20.00: HS 3925.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about plastic door frames
What is the HS code for Plastic door frames?
The HS code for Plastic door frames is 392520 (Plastics; builders' ware, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors). The HS code for plastic door frames, including those made of PVC or UPVC, is 3925.20.
How do I classify Plastic door frames for customs?
Plastic door frames is classified under HS code 392520 — Plastics; builders' ware, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the door itself?
Yes, HS code 3925.20 covers both the doors and their frames, as well as thresholds, when they are made of plastic.
Which countries are the top exporters of plastic door frames (HS 392520)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 392520 (the code used for plastic door frames) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($2.2B, 38% of world exports), China ($626M) and Germany ($400M). World exports came to about $5.9B, 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 plastic door frames (HS 392520)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 392520 (the code used for plastic door frames) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($746M, 16% of world imports), the United States ($677M) and the Netherlands ($410M). World imports came to about $4.5B, 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 Plastic door frames the same in all countries?
The base HS code 392520 for Plastic door frames 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 plastic door frames in Brazil?
In Brazil, plastic door frames (HS 392520) is classified under NCM 3925.20.00.