Product classification
HS code for Resin sculptures: 9602.00
Vegetable, mineral carving material and articles of these materials, moulded or carved articles of wax, stearin, natural gums, resins or modelling pastes, worked unhardened gelatin (not heading no. 3503).
Classification of resin sculptures under HS 9602.00
Resin sculptures are classified under HS code 960200. This heading is specifically for worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials, including molded or carved articles of wax, stearin, natural gums, or resins. While many decorative resin items are made from synthetic resins (plastics), the HS Explanatory Notes for 9602 include molded articles of resinous materials. This classification is appropriate for decorative items, figurines, and statuettes that are produced by casting resin into a mold. The classification under 960200 is preferred for items that have a "carved" or "molded" character that distinguishes them from simple industrial plastic goods. It covers both natural resin products and those made from "polyresin" or "cold-cast resin" mixtures used in the giftware industry.
- Covers
- Polyresin figurines
- Cold-cast resin statues
- Molded resin decorative plaques
- Resin animal sculptures
- Cast resin religious icons
- Imitation stone sculptures made of resin
- Also under 9602.00
- Meerschaum pipes from Turkey
- amber jewelry from the Baltic region
- soapstone carvings from India
- beeswax candles (decorative)
- resin-cast decorative items
Codes often confused with 9602.00
Common mistake. Resin sculptures are very frequently misclassified under 392640, which covers statuettes and other ornamental articles of plastics. The choice between 960200 and 392640 often depends on the specific composition and the traditional usage of the material in the country of import. Additionally, high-end resin sculptures might be confused with 970300 (original sculptures and statuary, in any material), but 970300 is strictly reserved for original works of art created by an artist, not mass-produced molded items.
Top exporters and importers of HS 960200 (the code used for resin sculptures), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 960200 (the code used for resin sculptures) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 30% 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 960200, not only resin sculptures.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $257M 21% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $209M 17% of world exports
- 3 India $161M 13% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $363M 30% of world imports
- 2 Germany $70M 5.9% of world imports
- 3 Spain $60M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $1.2B 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 resin sculptures
Brazil splits HS 9602.00 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9602.00.10Digestible gelatin capsules
- 9602.00.20Artificial honeycombs
- 9602.00.90Other worked carving material and moulded items
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about resin sculptures
What is the HS code for Resin sculptures?
The HS code for Resin sculptures is 960200 (Vegetable, mineral carving material and articles of these materials, moulded or carved articles of wax, stearin, natural gums, resins or modelling pastes, worked unhardened gelatin (not heading no. 3503)). The HS code for resin sculptures is 960200, which covers molded or carved articles of resin.
How do I classify Resin sculptures for customs?
Resin sculptures is classified under HS code 960200 — Vegetable, mineral carving material and articles of these materials, moulded or carved articles of wax, stearin, natural gums, resins or modelling pastes, worked unhardened gelatin (not heading no. 3503). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can resin sculptures be classified as plastic art?
While they are made of plastic-like resin, they are usually classified under 960200 or 392640 rather than Chapter 97, unless they are unique, original artist creations.
Which countries are the top exporters of resin sculptures (HS 960200)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 960200 (the code used for resin sculptures) in UN Comtrade data were China ($257M, 21% of world exports), Belgium ($209M) and India ($161M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 resin sculptures (HS 960200)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 960200 (the code used for resin sculptures) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($363M, 30% of world imports), Germany ($70M) and Spain ($60M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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 Resin sculptures the same in all countries?
The base HS code 960200 for Resin sculptures 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 resin sculptures in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 960200 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for resin sculptures depends on the product's details: 9602.00.10 (Digestible gelatin capsules), 9602.00.20 (Artificial honeycombs), 9602.00.90 (Other worked carving material and moulded items).