Product classification
HS code for Plastic sacks: 3923.29
Plastics, sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers.
Classification of plastic sacks under HS 3923.29
The classification of plastic sacks under HS code 3923.29 is determined by the material composition and the intended use of the product for the conveyance or packing of goods. Heading 3923 covers articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps, and other closures, of plastics. Within this heading, subheading 3923.29 specifically addresses sacks and bags (including cones) made from plastics other than polymers of ethylene. This classification is applied when the primary material is a polymer such as polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or nylon. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically GRI 1 and 6, products are classified based on the terms of the headings and subheadings. For these sacks, the essential character is provided by the plastic material and their design for transport or packaging. If the sacks were made of polyethylene, they would fall under 3923.21. However, for materials like polypropylene, which are frequently used in heavy-duty industrial sacks or woven bags, 3923.29 is the correct designation. The classification also considers whether the bags are finished or semi-finished; as long as they have the essential character of a sack or bag for packing, they remain within this code.
- Covers
- Polypropylene (PP) woven sacks used for grain or chemicals
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) bags for industrial component packaging
- Nylon vacuum-seal bags for food preservation
- Polyamide sacks for heavy-duty industrial transport
- Composite plastic bags where the non-ethylene polymer predominates by weight
- Also under 3923.29
- Woven polypropylene cement bags
- Mylar food pouches
- Tyvek envelopes (bag applications)
- Compostable refuse bags
Codes often confused with 3923.29
Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying these items under HS code 3923.21, which is strictly reserved for sacks and bags made of ethylene polymers (polyethylene). Another common misclassification occurs with HS code 4202, which covers travel bags, rucksacks, and shopping bags with a reinforced surface. If the plastic sack is intended for long-term use as a container rather than for the mere conveyance or packing of goods, it may be moved to Chapter 42. Additionally, textile-based sacks are classified under 6305.
Top exporters and importers of HS 392329 (the code used for plastic sacks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 392329 (the code used for plastic sacks) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 7.5% 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 392329, not only plastic sacks.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.4B 34% of world exports
- 2 India $545M 7.7% of world exports
- 3 United States $376M 5.3% of world exports
World total: $7.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $455M 7.5% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $345M 5.7% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $336M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $6.1B 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 codes for plastic sacks
Brazil splits HS 3923.29 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3923.29.10Other plastic bags, up to 1,000 cm³
- 3923.29.90Other plastic sacks and bags over 1,000 cm³
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about plastic sacks
What is the HS code for Plastic sacks?
The HS code for Plastic sacks is 392329 (Plastics; sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers). The HS code for plastic sacks made of materials other than ethylene polymers is 3923.29. If they are made of polyethylene, the code is 3923.21.
How do I classify Plastic sacks for customs?
Plastic sacks is classified under HS code 392329 — Plastics; sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between 3923.21 and 3923.29?
The distinction is based on the chemical composition of the plastic. 3923.21 is for polymers of ethylene (PE), while 3923.29 is for all other plastics, such as polypropylene (PP) or PVC.
Which countries are the top exporters of plastic sacks (HS 392329)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 392329 (the code used for plastic sacks) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.4B, 34% of world exports), India ($545M) and the United States ($376M). World exports came to about $7.1B, 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 sacks (HS 392329)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 392329 (the code used for plastic sacks) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($455M, 7.5% of world imports), Mexico ($345M) and the United Kingdom ($336M). World imports came to about $6.1B, 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.
Is the HS code for Plastic sacks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 392329 for Plastic sacks 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 sacks in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 392329 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for plastic sacks depends on the product's details: 3923.29.10 (Other plastic bags, up to 1,000 cm³), 3923.29.90 (Other plastic sacks and bags over 1,000 cm³).