Product classification
HS code for PVB film: 3920.91
Plastics, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(vinyl butyral), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Classification of PVB film under HS 3920.91
PVB film is classified under HS code 3920.91. This classification is situated within Chapter 39, which covers plastics and articles thereof. Heading 3920 is designated for plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip of plastics that are non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported, or similarly combined with other materials. Subheading 3920.91 is specifically allocated to products made of poly(vinyl butyral). PVB is a resin known for its exceptional optical clarity and adhesive properties, and in film form, it is primarily used as an interlayer for safety glass. To qualify for this code, the film must be a flat, finished plastic product that has not been combined with other materials like glass or fabric. The classification follows GRI 1 and 6, focusing on the material composition (PVB) and the manufacturing state (non-cellular, unsupported).
- Covers
- Standard PVB interlayer film for laminated glass
- Acoustic PVB sheets for sound-dampening windows
- Architectural grade PVB film
- Automotive grade PVB film for windshields
- Tinted or colored PVB film for decorative glass
- Also under 3920.91
- Kuraray SentryGlas
- Saflex PVB (Eastman)
- Sekisui S-LEC Film
- Solutia PVB (Eastman)
- DuPont Butacite
Codes often confused with 3920.91
Common mistake. PVB film is often misclassified under 3921.90, which covers other plates and sheets of plastic. However, 3921 is only applicable if the film is cellular or reinforced with other materials. Another frequent error is classifying the film under 7007.21, which is the code for laminated safety glass. While PVB film is a component of safety glass, the film itself must be classified as a plastic article under 3920.91 when shipped separately. Furthermore, if the PVB is in a primary form (liquid or powder), it would fall under 3905.99 rather than the film category.
Top exporters and importers of HS 392091 (the code used for PVB film), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 392091 (the code used for PVB film) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 10% 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 392091, not only PVB film.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $274M 21% of world exports
- 2 China $259M 20% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $171M 13% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $180M 10% of world imports
- 2 Poland $161M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 United States $138M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $1.8B 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 PVB film
Brazil classifies PVB film under NCM 3920.91.00: HS 3920.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about PVB film
What is the HS code for PVB film?
The HS code for PVB film is 392091 (Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(vinyl butyral), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials). The HS code for non-cellular, non-reinforced poly(vinyl butyral) film is 3920.91.
How do I classify PVB film for customs?
PVB film is classified under HS code 392091 — Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(vinyl butyral), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include PVB resin?
No, PVB resin in its primary form (granules or powder) is classified under HS code 3905.99.
Which countries are the top exporters of PVB film (HS 392091)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 392091 (the code used for PVB film) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($274M, 21% of world exports), China ($259M) and Belgium ($171M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 PVB film (HS 392091)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 392091 (the code used for PVB film) in UN Comtrade data were China ($180M, 10% of world imports), Poland ($161M) and the United States ($138M). World imports came to about $1.8B, 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 PVB film the same in all countries?
The base HS code 392091 for PVB 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 PVB film in Brazil?
In Brazil, PVB film (HS 392091) is classified under NCM 3920.91.00.