Product classification
HS code for Plastic wall covering: 3918.90
Floor, wall or ceiling coverings, of plastics (excluding polymers of vinyl chloride), whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles.
Classification of plastic wall covering under HS 3918.90
Plastic wall coverings are classified under HS code 3918.90, provided they are made of plastics other than polymers of vinyl chloride (PVC). Heading 3918 covers floor, wall, or ceiling coverings of plastics. According to Note 9 to Chapter 39, the expression \"wall or ceiling coverings of plastics\" applies to products in rolls, of a width not less than 45 cm, suitable for wall or ceiling decoration, consisting of plastics fixed permanently on a backing of any material other than paper. If the product is entirely plastic and self-adhesive, it also falls here. Subheading 3918.90 is a residual category for coverings made from polymers like polyethylene, polypropylene, or other non-vinyl plastics. The classification depends on the plastic layer providing the essential character of the product. This code is distinct from wallpaper, which is often paper-based and classified in Chapter 48. For 3918.90, the focus is on the synthetic polymer composition and the physical dimensions of the roll or tile. This heading also includes self-adhesive tiles, provided they are not made of PVC.
- Covers
- Polyethylene wall tiles
- Polypropylene wall coverings in rolls
- Polystyrene ceiling tiles
- Self-adhesive plastic wall sheets (non-PVC)
- Plastic decorative panels for permanent wall mounting
- Also under 3918.90
- Swisstrax garage floor tiles (PP)
- Nudo FRP panels (fiberglass reinforced plastic)
- certain plastic laminate flooring (top layer not PVC)
- polyethylene wall guards
Codes often confused with 3918.90
Common mistake. The most common error is using 3918.10, which is specifically for polymers of vinyl chloride (PVC). Another frequent mistake is 4814, which covers wallpaper; 4814 is only for paper-backed products where the plastic layer is not the primary component. If the product is a simple plastic sheet not intended for wall covering, it might fall under 3920 or 3921.
Top exporters and importers of HS 391890 (the code used for plastic wall covering), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 391890 (the code used for plastic wall covering) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 74% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 8.8% 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 391890, not only plastic wall covering.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.9B 74% of world exports
- 2 Germany $104M 4.0% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$83M 3.2% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $166M 8.8% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $124M 6.6% of world imports
- 3 Germany $98M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $1.9B 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 wall covering
Brazil classifies plastic wall covering under NCM 3918.90.00: HS 3918.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about plastic wall covering
What is the HS code for Plastic wall covering?
The HS code for Plastic wall covering is 391890 (Floor, wall or ceiling coverings; of plastics (excluding polymers of vinyl chloride), whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles). The HS code for plastic wall or ceiling coverings (not made of PVC) is 3918.90.
How do I classify Plastic wall covering for customs?
Plastic wall covering is classified under HS code 391890 — Floor, wall or ceiling coverings; of plastics (excluding polymers of vinyl chloride), whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does this differ from PVC wall covering?
PVC-based wall coverings are classified under HS code 3918.10, while 3918.90 is for all other plastic types like PE or PP.
Which countries are the top exporters of plastic wall covering (HS 391890)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 391890 (the code used for plastic wall covering) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.9B, 74% of world exports), Germany ($104M) and Vietnam (about $83M). World exports came to about $2.6B, 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 wall covering (HS 391890)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 391890 (the code used for plastic wall covering) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($166M, 8.8% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($124M) and Germany ($98M). World imports came to about $1.9B, 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 wall covering the same in all countries?
The base HS code 391890 for Plastic wall covering 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 wall covering in Brazil?
In Brazil, plastic wall covering (HS 391890) is classified under NCM 3918.90.00.