Product classification
HS code for Plastic household items: 3924.90
Plastics, household articles and hygienic or toilet articles.
Classification of plastic household items under HS 3924.90
Plastic household items are classified under HS code 3924.90. This classification falls under Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof) and heading 3924, which covers "Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics." The heading is split into two primary subheadings: 3924.10 for tableware and kitchenware, and 3924.90 for other household and toilet articles. Items classified under 3924.90 are those used for domestic purposes that are not directly involved in the preparation, serving, or consumption of food. This includes a wide variety of utility items used for cleaning, organization, and personal hygiene. The classification is determined by the material (plastic) and the domestic environment in which the products are utilized. It follows General Interpretative Rule 1, as the terms of the heading and subheadings clearly define the scope of these household goods.
- Covers
- Plastic dustbins and waste paper baskets
- Plastic soap dishes and toothbrush holders
- Plastic towel rails and hooks (not for furniture)
- Plastic watering cans for indoor plants
- Plastic clothes hangers
- Plastic storage boxes for household organization
- Plastic basins and buckets for domestic use
- Also under 3924.90
- IKEA storage bins
- Simplehuman waste cans
- OXO toilet brushes
- Rubbermaid laundry hampers
- Curver storage solutions
Codes often confused with 3924.90
Common mistake. One common misclassification is using HS code 3924.10 for all household items. 3924.10 is strictly for items that touch food or drink, like plates and cups. Another error is using 3923.10, which is for plastic boxes and crates used for the conveyance or packing of goods; if the box is for long-term household storage rather than shipping, it belongs in 3924.90. Additionally, plastic furniture components are sometimes confused with household items, but those should be classified under 3926.30 or Chapter 94 depending on their nature.
Top exporters and importers of HS 392490 (the code used for plastic household items), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 392490 (the code used for plastic household items) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 30% 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 392490, not only plastic household items.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $5.7B 51% of world exports
- 2 Germany $518M 4.7% of world exports
- 3 United States $506M 4.5% of world exports
World total: $11.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $3.5B 30% of world imports
- 2 Germany $696M 5.9% of world imports
- 3 France $397M 3.4% of world imports
World total: $11.7B 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 household items
Brazil classifies plastic household items under NCM 3924.90.00: HS 3924.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about plastic household items
What is the HS code for Plastic household items?
The HS code for Plastic household items is 392490 (Plastics; household articles and hygienic or toilet articles). The HS code for general plastic household and toilet articles is 3924.90.
How do I classify Plastic household items for customs?
Plastic household items is classified under HS code 392490 — Plastics; household articles and hygienic or toilet articles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are plastic plates classified under 3924.90?
No, plastic plates are considered tableware and are classified under HS code 3924.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of plastic household items (HS 392490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 392490 (the code used for plastic household items) in UN Comtrade data were China ($5.7B, 51% of world exports), Germany ($518M) and the United States ($506M). World exports came to about $11.1B, 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 household items (HS 392490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 392490 (the code used for plastic household items) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.5B, 30% of world imports), Germany ($696M) and France ($397M). World imports came to about $11.7B, 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 household items the same in all countries?
The base HS code 392490 for Plastic household items 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 household items in Brazil?
In Brazil, plastic household items (HS 392490) is classified under NCM 3924.90.00.