Product classification
HS code for Plastic plates: 3924.10
Plastics, tableware and kitchenware.
Classification of plastic plates under HS 3924.10
HS code 3924.10 is the primary classification for plastic tableware and kitchenware, which includes plastic plates. This classification is based on the intended use of the product within a domestic or catering environment for the service or preparation of food. Unlike raw plastic materials, these items are finished products that have been molded or shaped into specific household utensils. The classification applies regardless of whether the plates are intended for multiple uses (reusable) or are designed to be discarded after a single use (disposable). The material must be plastic, such as melamine, polystyrene, or polypropylene. This heading is part of Chapter 39, which covers plastics and articles thereof, specifically focusing on household and toilet articles in the 3924 group.
- Covers
- Melamine dinner plates
- Disposable polystyrene party plates
- Plastic saucers and side plates
- Polypropylene camping plates
- Plastic platters for food service
- Also under 3924.10
- Tupperware containers
- Rubbermaid food savers
- IKEA plastic plates
- Solo cups
- OXO Good Grips kitchen tools
Codes often confused with 3924.10
Common mistake. Plastic plates are often confused with HS code 3920.10 or 3921.90, which refer to plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip. The critical difference is that 3920 and 3921 refer to semi-finished industrial materials (flat shapes), whereas 3924.10 refers to finished tableware. Additionally, decorative plates not intended for food contact may be misclassified here instead of 3926.40 (statuettes and other ornamental articles).
Top exporters and importers of HS 392410 (the code used for plastic plates), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 392410 (the code used for plastic plates) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 60% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 32% 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 392410, not only plastic plates.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $8.9B 60% of world exports
- 2 Germany $455M 3.1% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $421M 2.9% of world exports
World total: $14.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $4.1B 32% of world imports
- 2 Germany $685M 5.4% of world imports
- 3 France $479M 3.8% of world imports
World total: $12.8B 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 code for plastic plates
Brazil classifies plastic plates under NCM 3924.10.00: HS 3924.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about plastic plates
What is the HS code for Plastic plates?
The HS code for Plastic plates is 392410 (Plastics; tableware and kitchenware). Plastic plates used for tableware or kitchenware are classified under HS code 3924.10.
How do I classify Plastic plates for customs?
Plastic plates is classified under HS code 392410 — Plastics; tableware and kitchenware. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are biodegradable plastic plates classified differently?
Generally, no; even if made from bio-based polymers, if they function as plastic tableware, they are still classified under 3924.10 unless they are made of paper (Chapter 48).
Which countries are the top exporters of plastic plates (HS 392410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 392410 (the code used for plastic plates) in UN Comtrade data were China ($8.9B, 60% of world exports), Germany ($455M) and the Netherlands ($421M). World exports came to about $14.7B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of plastic plates (HS 392410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 392410 (the code used for plastic plates) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.1B, 32% of world imports), Germany ($685M) and France ($479M). World imports came to about $12.8B, 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 Plastic plates the same in all countries?
The base HS code 392410 for Plastic plates 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 plates in Brazil?
In Brazil, plastic plates (HS 392410) is classified under NCM 3924.10.00.