Product classification
HS code for Plastic school supplies: 3926.10
Plastics, office or school supplies.
Classification of plastic school supplies under HS 3926.10
Plastic school supplies are classified under HS code 3926.10. Heading 3926 is a "basket" heading for other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914. Subheading 3926.10 specifically targets office or school supplies. This includes items like paperweights, inkstands, pen-trays, and bookends. It is important to note that this code applies to general plastic articles used in an educational or office setting that do not have a more specific heading elsewhere in the nomenclature. The classification relies on the intended use and the fact that the items are made entirely or predominantly of plastic. According to the Explanatory Notes to Heading 3926, this subheading covers a wide range of articles used in offices, schools, or even for personal correspondence. However, if an item has a more specific function, such as a ruler or a pen, it must be classified in its respective chapter. This code serves as the primary classification for miscellaneous plastic stationery items that facilitate organization and storage on a desk.
- Covers
- Plastic bookends
- Plastic paperweights
- Desk organizers of plastic
- Plastic inkstands
- Blotters for school use
- Plastic pen trays
- 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 common misclassification occurs with plastic rulers, which must be classified under HS code 9017.20 as drawing or marking-out instruments. Similarly, plastic pens and pencils are classified under 9608. Plastic binders and folders are often incorrectly placed here but should be classified under 3926.90 or 4820 depending on their construction. Only general desk equipment of plastic belongs in 3926.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 392610 (the code used for plastic school supplies), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 392610 (the code used for plastic school 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 school 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 school supplies
Brazil classifies plastic school 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 school supplies
What is the HS code for Plastic school supplies?
The HS code for Plastic school supplies is 392610 (Plastics; office or school supplies). The HS code for miscellaneous plastic office or school supplies is 3926.10.
How do I classify Plastic school supplies for customs?
Plastic school supplies is classified under HS code 392610 — Plastics; office or school supplies. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are plastic backpacks classified as school supplies?
No, backpacks and school bags are classified under HS code 4202, which covers travel goods and containers, regardless of whether they are made of plastic sheeting.
Which countries are the top exporters of plastic school supplies (HS 392610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 392610 (the code used for plastic school 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 school supplies (HS 392610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 392610 (the code used for plastic school 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 school supplies the same in all countries?
The base HS code 392610 for Plastic school 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 school supplies in Brazil?
In Brazil, plastic school supplies (HS 392610) is classified under NCM 3926.10.00.