Product classification
HS code for Self-adhesive plastic sheet: 3919.90
Plastics, plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm.
Classification of self-adhesive plastic sheet under HS 3919.90
Self-adhesive plastic sheets are classified under HS code 391990. This code is located in Chapter 39, which covers plastics and articles thereof. Heading 3919 is dedicated to self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, and other flat shapes of plastics. The subheading 391990 is used for these products when they are not in rolls of a width not exceeding 20 cm (those narrow rolls are classified under 391910). The classification is determined by the material composition (plastic) and the presence of a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. These products are typically used for protective coatings, signage, or as raw materials for die-cutting into various shapes.
- Covers
- Self-adhesive PVC vinyl sheets
- Large rolls of adhesive-backed polyethylene film
- Self-adhesive polyester film in sheets
- Reflective plastic sheeting with adhesive backing
- Also under 3919.90
- 3M Scotchgard Paint Protection Film
- Avery Dennison vehicle wrap
- Oracal 651 vinyl
- Tesa ACXplus acrylic foam tape
- wide format shipping labels
Codes often confused with 3919.90
Common mistake. The most frequent error is confusing 391990 with 391910. The distinction is purely dimensional; 391910 is for narrow rolls (20 cm or less), while 391990 is for wider rolls or sheets. Another misclassification involves non-adhesive plastic sheets, which fall under 3920 or 3921 depending on whether they are cellular or reinforced. If the product is a finished article, such as a pre-cut screen protector for a specific phone model, it may be classified under 392690 as an article of plastic.
Top exporters and importers of HS 391990 (the code used for self-adhesive plastic sheet), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 391990 (the code used for self-adhesive plastic sheet) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 13% 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 391990, not only self-adhesive plastic sheet.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $4.7B 23% of world exports
- 2 Japan $2.5B 12% of world exports
- 3 United States $2.4B 12% of world exports
World total: $20.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $2.6B 13% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$1.2B 5.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $1.2B 5.8% of world imports
World total: $19.9B 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 codes for self-adhesive plastic sheet
Brazil splits HS 3919.90 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3919.90.10Self-adhesive polypropylene, except rolls to 20 cm
- 3919.90.20Self-adhesive PVC, except rolls to 20 cm
- 3919.90.90Other self-adhesive plastic, except rolls to 20 cm
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about self-adhesive plastic sheet
What is the HS code for Self-adhesive plastic sheet?
The HS code for Self-adhesive plastic sheet is 391990 (Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm). The HS code for self-adhesive plastic sheets (wider than 20 cm) is 391990.
How do I classify Self-adhesive plastic sheet for customs?
Self-adhesive plastic sheet is classified under HS code 391990 — Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the adhesive sheet is made of rubber?
If the base material is vulcanized rubber rather than plastic, the product would be classified in Chapter 40, likely under heading 4008.
Which countries are the top exporters of self-adhesive plastic sheet (HS 391990)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 391990 (the code used for self-adhesive plastic sheet) in UN Comtrade data were China ($4.7B, 23% of world exports), Japan ($2.5B) and the United States ($2.4B). World exports came to about $20.4B, 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 self-adhesive plastic sheet (HS 391990)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 391990 (the code used for self-adhesive plastic sheet) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.6B, 13% of world imports), Vietnam (about $1.2B) and the United States ($1.2B). World imports came to about $19.9B, 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 Self-adhesive plastic sheet the same in all countries?
The base HS code 391990 for Self-adhesive plastic sheet 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 self-adhesive plastic sheet in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 391990 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for self-adhesive plastic sheet depends on the product's details: 3919.90.10 (Self-adhesive polypropylene, except rolls to 20 cm), 3919.90.20 (Self-adhesive PVC, except rolls to 20 cm), 3919.90.90 (Other self-adhesive plastic, except rolls to 20 cm).