Product classification
HS code for Plastic office supplies: 3926.10
Plastics, office or school supplies.
Classification of plastic office supplies under HS 3926.10
Plastic office and school supplies are classified under HS code 3926.10. This classification falls under Chapter 39, which covers plastics and articles thereof. Heading 3926 is a broad category for "other articles of plastics," and the subheading 3926.10 specifically targets items used in an office or educational setting. According to GRI 1, classification is determined by the material (plastic) and the specific use case defined in the subheading. These items are generally characterized by being made entirely or predominantly of plastic and serving a functional purpose in administrative or academic environments. Unlike machinery or complex instruments, these are considered "articles" and are classified based on their finished form. Note 1 to Chapter 39 ensures that only synthetic polymers and materials defined as plastics are included here, excluding items where plastic is merely a minor coating on a different base material like paper or metal.
- Covers
- Plastic paperweights and bookends
- Plastic inkstands and pen trays
- Plastic office organizers and desk sets
- Plastic file covers and folders (not reinforced)
- Plastic rulers and protractors for school use
- Also under 3926.10
- Avery plastic binders
- Fellowes desk organizers
- BIC plastic pens (casings)
- Staedtler plastic rulers
- Leitz plastic folders
Codes often confused with 3926.10
Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying plastic office supplies under heading 4820, which covers registers, account books, and similar stationery of paper or paperboard. If a folder is made of plastic, it belongs in 3926.10, but if it is made of paperboard, it belongs in 4820. Another common misclassification involves writing instruments; pens and markers are classified under heading 9608, even if they are made of plastic. Additionally, general-purpose plastic containers might be mistakenly placed in 3923 (packing goods) or 3926.90 (other plastic articles) if their specific function as an office supply is not clearly identified during the customs entry process.
Top exporters and importers of HS 392610 (the code used for plastic office supplies), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 392610 (the code used for plastic office supplies) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 392610, not only plastic office supplies.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.4B 58% of world exports
- 2 Germany $127M 5.2% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$98M 4.0% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $452M 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $233M 8.5% of world imports
- 3 Poland $219M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $2.7B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 office supplies
Brazil classifies plastic office supplies under NCM 3926.10.00: HS 3926.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about plastic office supplies
What is the HS code for Plastic office supplies?
The HS code for Plastic office supplies is 392610 (Plastics; office or school supplies). The specific HS code for office or school supplies made of plastic is 3926.10.
How do I classify Plastic office supplies for customs?
Plastic office supplies is classified under HS code 392610 — Plastics; office or school supplies. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are plastic binders included in this HS code?
Yes, plastic binders and covers for documents are typically classified under 3926.10, provided they are primarily made of plastic and do not contain significant metal mechanisms that would shift them to Chapter 83.
Which countries are the top exporters of plastic office supplies (HS 392610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 392610 (the code used for plastic office supplies) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.4B, 58% of world exports), Germany ($127M) and Vietnam (about $98M). World exports came to about $2.4B, 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 office supplies (HS 392610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 392610 (the code used for plastic office supplies) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($452M, 16% of world imports), Germany ($233M) and Poland ($219M). World imports came to about $2.7B, 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 office supplies the same in all countries?
The base HS code 392610 for Plastic office supplies 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 office supplies in Brazil?
In Brazil, plastic office supplies (HS 392610) is classified under NCM 3926.10.00.