Product classification
HS code for Plastic stationery: 3926.10
Plastics, office or school supplies.
Classification of plastic stationery under HS 3926.10
Plastic stationery items are classified under HS code 3926.10. Chapter 39 covers plastics and articles thereof. While many plastic items have specific headings (like pipes or bags), heading 3926 serves as a residual category for articles not elsewhere specified or included (NESOI). Subheading 3926.10 is specifically carved out for office or school supplies. This classification is based on the intended use of the product in an educational or professional administrative environment. The items must be composed predominantly of plastic to qualify. If an item is a combination of materials, the "essential character" rule (GRI 3b) is often applied to determine if the plastic component defines the product's identity as a piece of stationery. This category is quite broad and covers a wide variety of desk accessories and organizational tools. It is important to distinguish these from furniture (Chapter 94) or mechanical devices. For example, a plastic stapler might be classified elsewhere if the mechanical metal component is deemed the essential character, but simple plastic items like rulers or paper clips are firmly within 3926.10. The classification ensures that general plastic goods used in an office setting are grouped together for tariff purposes. This code is essential for retailers and distributors of school supplies to ensure correct duty application on high-volume plastic goods.
- Covers
- Plastic rulers and protractors
- Plastic pencil cases and boxes
- Plastic desk organizers and trays
- Plastic paper clips and fasteners
- Plastic book covers and protectors
- Plastic file folders and binders
- 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 error is using HS code 4820, which is for paper-based stationery like notebooks and registers. If the item is primarily plastic (like a plastic binder), 3926.10 is correct. Another misclassification is 9608 for pens and pencils; writing instruments have their own heading regardless of material. Additionally, plastic furniture like office chairs falls under 9403, not stationery.
Top exporters and importers of HS 392610 (the code used for plastic stationery), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 392610 (the code used for plastic stationery) 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 stationery.
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 stationery
Brazil classifies plastic stationery 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 stationery
What is the HS code for Plastic stationery?
The HS code for Plastic stationery is 392610 (Plastics; office or school supplies). The standard HS code for plastic office or school supplies is 3926.10.
How do I classify Plastic stationery for customs?
Plastic stationery is classified under HS code 392610 — Plastics; office or school supplies. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are plastic binders classified under this code?
Yes, most plastic binders and folders are classified under 3926.10 as they are considered plastic office supplies.
Which countries are the top exporters of plastic stationery (HS 392610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 392610 (the code used for plastic stationery) 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 stationery (HS 392610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 392610 (the code used for plastic stationery) 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 stationery the same in all countries?
The base HS code 392610 for Plastic stationery 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 stationery in Brazil?
In Brazil, plastic stationery (HS 392610) is classified under NCM 3926.10.00.