Product classification
HS code for PP bags: 3923.29
Plastics, sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers.
Classification of PP bags under HS 3923.29
Polypropylene (PP) bags are classified under HS code 3923.29. Heading 3923 covers articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics, including stoppers, lids, caps, and other closures. Subheading 3923.29 specifically refers to sacks and bags (including cones) made of \"other plastics,\" which in this context means plastics other than polymers of ethylene. Since polypropylene is a polymer of propylene, it falls into this residual category. The classification applies to bags used for industrial, agricultural, or retail packaging. The essential character of the product is that it is a container made of plastic intended for the transport or protection of goods. This includes both woven and non-woven polypropylene bags, provided they are considered articles of plastic rather than textile products under the rules of the Harmonized System.
- Covers
- Woven polypropylene (WPP) sacks
- Non-woven PP shopping bags
- PP valve bags for cement or chemicals
- Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) laminated bags
- PP bulk bags (FIBC) if classified as plastic articles
- 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. The most frequent error is classifying PP bags under 3923.21, which is strictly for bags made of polymers of ethylene (PE). Another significant area of confusion is Chapter 63, specifically HS code 6305.33. This code covers sacks and bags of a kind used for the packing of goods, made of man-made textile materials. The distinction between 3923.29 (plastic) and 6305.33 (textile) often depends on the width of the plastic strips used to weave the bag; if the strips are 5mm or less, they are often considered textile materials, leading to classification in Chapter 63.
Top exporters and importers of HS 392329 (the code used for PP bags), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 392329 (the code used for PP bags) 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 PP bags.
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 PP bags
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 PP bags
What is the HS code for PP bags?
The HS code for PP bags is 392329 (Plastics; sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers). The standard HS code for polypropylene bags used for packing is 3923.29.
How do I classify PP bags for customs?
PP bags 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.
When should I use 6305.33 instead of 3923.29?
You should use 6305.33 if the bag is made of woven textile strips of synthetic material that meet the definition of textiles in Section XI, whereas 3923.29 is for bags clearly identified as plastic packaging.
Which countries are the top exporters of PP bags (HS 392329)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 392329 (the code used for PP bags) 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 PP bags (HS 392329)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 392329 (the code used for PP bags) 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 PP bags the same in all countries?
The base HS code 392329 for PP bags 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 PP bags in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 392329 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for PP bags 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).