Product classification
HS code for Polyamide film: 3920.92
Plastics, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polyamides, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Classification of polyamide film under HS 3920.92
Polyamide film, commonly referred to as Nylon film, is classified under HS code 3920.92. This classification falls under Chapter 39 (Plastics) and specifically heading 3920, which covers plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip of plastics that are non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported, or similarly combined with other materials. The subheading 3920.92 is dedicated to products made of polyamides. To be classified here, the film must not be self-adhesive and must have a flat surface that has not been worked beyond surface treatment (such as printing or coloring). The material is widely used in packaging due to its high melting point and excellent gas barrier properties. Classification is driven by the absence of internal layers or reinforcement, which would otherwise shift the product to heading 3921.
- Covers
- Biaxially oriented polyamide (BOPA) film
- Cast polyamide (CPA) film
- Unoriented nylon sheets (non-cellular)
- Polyamide foil for food packaging (non-laminated)
- Clear polyamide strip (not self-adhesive)
- Also under 3920.92
- BASF Ultramid
- DuPont Zytel
- Arkema Rilsan
- Honeywell Capran
- Mitsubishi Chemical (various nylon films)
Codes often confused with 3920.92
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 3919.90, which applies if the polyamide film is self-adhesive. If the film is reinforced with a layer of another material or is cellular (foamed), it must be classified under HS code 3921.90. Furthermore, if the film is in the form of a lay-flat tube, it may be classified under 3917.32. Importers must ensure the film is a single-layer, non-adhesive, and non-cellular material to maintain the 3920.92 classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 392092 (the code used for polyamide film), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 392092 (the code used for polyamide film) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 392092, not only polyamide film.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $281M 31% of world exports
- 2 Germany $104M 11% of world exports
- 3 Japan $77M 8.4% of world exports
World total: $910M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $110M 11% of world imports
- 2 China $76M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $71M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $994M 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 code for polyamide film
Brazil classifies polyamide film under NCM 3920.92.00: HS 3920.92 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about polyamide film
What is the HS code for Polyamide film?
The HS code for Polyamide film is 392092 (Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polyamides, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials). The HS code for non-cellular, non-reinforced polyamide film that is not self-adhesive is 3920.92.
How do I classify Polyamide film for customs?
Polyamide film is classified under HS code 392092 — Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polyamides, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is nylon film the same as polyamide film for HS purposes?
Yes, nylon is a common trade name for polyamides, and films made from nylon are classified under the polyamide subheading 3920.92.
Which countries are the top exporters of polyamide film (HS 392092)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 392092 (the code used for polyamide film) in UN Comtrade data were China ($281M, 31% of world exports), Germany ($104M) and Japan ($77M). World exports came to about $910M, 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 polyamide film (HS 392092)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 392092 (the code used for polyamide film) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($110M, 11% of world imports), China ($76M) and South Korea ($71M). World imports came to about $994M, 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 Polyamide film the same in all countries?
The base HS code 392092 for Polyamide film 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 polyamide film in Brazil?
In Brazil, polyamide film (HS 392092) is classified under NCM 3920.92.00.