Product classification
HS code for Plastic raincoats: 3926.20
Plastics, articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts).
Classification of plastic raincoats under HS 3926.20
Plastic raincoats are classified under HS code 3926.20. This heading covers articles of apparel and clothing accessories made of plastics. The classification is determined by the fact that the garment is constructed from plastic sheeting (such as PVC, polyethylene, or polyurethane) rather than textile fabric. According to the Chapter 39 notes, this code includes garments that are assembled by sewing or sealing plastic sheets. It is essential that the plastic provides the main constituent of the garment. If the raincoat were made of a textile fabric coated with plastic, it would likely fall under Chapter 62. However, for pure plastic ponchos and raincoats where the plastic is not a mere coating but the structural material itself, 3926.20 is the correct designation.
- Covers
- PVC raincoats and rain suits
- Disposable polyethylene (PE) ponchos
- Plastic aprons used for waterproof protection
- Plastic gloves and mittens (non-surgical)
- Plastic bibs for infants
- Waterproof plastic capes
- Also under 3926.20
- Nitrile gloves (e.g., Kimberly-Clark)
- PVC rain ponchos (e.g., Totes)
- Plastic hair clips (e.g., Scunci)
- Plastic safety goggles (e.g., 3M)
- Plastic buttons (e.g., YKK)
Codes often confused with 3926.20
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 6210.20 or 6210.30, which covers garments made of textile fabrics laminated or coated with plastics. To distinguish between them, one must determine if the base material is a woven or knitted textile. If the plastic can be stripped away leaving a functional fabric, it belongs in Chapter 62. If the item is made of rubber, it must be classified in Chapter 40 (specifically 4015). General plastic items that are not apparel are classified under 3926.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 392620 (the code used for plastic raincoats), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 392620 (the code used for plastic raincoats) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 60% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 25% 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 392620, not only plastic raincoats.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.4B 60% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$226M 5.8% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $111M 2.8% of world exports
World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $975M 25% of world imports
- 2 Japan $400M 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $186M 4.8% of world imports
World total: $3.9B 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 raincoats
Brazil classifies plastic raincoats under NCM 3926.20.00: HS 3926.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about plastic raincoats
What is the HS code for Plastic raincoats?
The HS code for Plastic raincoats is 392620 (Plastics; articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts)). The HS code for raincoats made of plastic sheeting is 3926.20.
How do I classify Plastic raincoats for customs?
Plastic raincoats is classified under HS code 392620 — Plastics; articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are rubber raincoats included in this code?
No, raincoats made of vulcanized rubber are classified under HS code 4015.90, as Chapter 39 excludes products made of rubber.
Which countries are the top exporters of plastic raincoats (HS 392620)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 392620 (the code used for plastic raincoats) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.4B, 60% of world exports), Vietnam (about $226M) and Germany ($111M). World exports came to about $3.9B, 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 raincoats (HS 392620)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 392620 (the code used for plastic raincoats) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($975M, 25% of world imports), Japan ($400M) and Germany ($186M). World imports came to about $3.9B, 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.
Is the HS code for Plastic raincoats the same in all countries?
The base HS code 392620 for Plastic raincoats 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 raincoats in Brazil?
In Brazil, plastic raincoats (HS 392620) is classified under NCM 3926.20.00.