Product classification
HS code for Self-adhesive plastic tape: 3919.10
Plastics, plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm.
Classification of self-adhesive plastic tape under HS 3919.10
The classification of self-adhesive plastic tape under HS code 3919.10 is determined by its material composition and physical dimensions. This code falls under Chapter 39, which covers plastics and articles thereof. Specifically, heading 3919 applies to self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, and other flat shapes of plastics. The subheading 3919.10 is reserved for these items when they are presented in rolls with a width not exceeding 20 centimeters. To qualify, the primary component must be a plastic polymer, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, or polyvinyl chloride (PVC), coated with a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The adhesive must allow the tape to stick to surfaces upon contact without the need for heat or solvent activation. The 20cm width limit is a critical threshold; if the roll exceeds this width, it is classified elsewhere within the same heading. This classification is essential for customs authorities to apply the correct tariff rates and monitor the trade of industrial and consumer adhesive products. The material must be predominantly plastic; if the backing is made of paper or textile, the product would be classified in a different chapter entirely, regardless of the adhesive properties.
- Covers
- PVC electrical insulation tape
- BOPP packaging tape in small rolls
- Self-adhesive plastic masking tape
- Clear adhesive stationery tape
- Double-sided plastic adhesive tape
- Also under 3919.10
- 3M Scotch Magic Tape
- Tesa masking tape
- Nitto electrical tape
- Gorilla Tape (narrow rolls)
- Johnson & Johnson medical tape
Codes often confused with 3919.10
Common mistake. A frequent error involves confusing 3919.10 with 3919.90. The latter is used for self-adhesive plastic strips or tapes that are in rolls exceeding 20 centimeters in width or in flat shapes other than rolls. Additionally, importers often misclassify paper-based self-adhesive tapes under this code; however, paper-backed tapes belong under heading 4811.41. Another common mistake is using 3921 for reinforced plastic tapes, but if the tape is self-adhesive, heading 3919 takes precedence according to the General Rules of Interpretation.
Top exporters and importers of HS 391910 (the code used for self-adhesive plastic tape), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 391910 (the code used for self-adhesive plastic tape) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 9.3% 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 391910, not only self-adhesive plastic tape.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.9B 24% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.0B 13% of world exports
- 3 United States $923M 12% of world exports
World total: $8.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $742M 9.3% of world imports
- 2 Germany $650M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 United States $610M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $8.0B 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 self-adhesive plastic tape
Brazil splits HS 3919.10 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3919.10.10Self-adhesive polypropylene rolls, max 20 cm wide
- 3919.10.20Self-adhesive PVC rolls, max 20 cm wide
- 3919.10.90Other self-adhesive plastic rolls, max 20 cm wide
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about self-adhesive plastic tape
What is the HS code for Self-adhesive plastic tape?
The HS code for Self-adhesive plastic tape is 391910 (Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm). The HS code for self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls with a width not exceeding 20cm is 3919.10.
How do I classify Self-adhesive plastic tape for customs?
Self-adhesive plastic tape is classified under HS code 391910 — Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include paper-backed tapes?
No, paper-backed self-adhesive tapes are classified under HS code 4811.41, as the classification is determined by the material of the backing.
Which countries are the top exporters of self-adhesive plastic tape (HS 391910)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 391910 (the code used for self-adhesive plastic tape) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.9B, 24% of world exports), Germany ($1.0B) and the United States ($923M). World exports came to about $8.0B, 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 tape (HS 391910)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 391910 (the code used for self-adhesive plastic tape) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($742M, 9.3% of world imports), Germany ($650M) and the United States ($610M). World imports came to about $8.0B, 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 tape the same in all countries?
The base HS code 391910 for Self-adhesive plastic tape 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 tape in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 391910 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for self-adhesive plastic tape depends on the product's details: 3919.10.10 (Self-adhesive polypropylene rolls, max 20 cm wide), 3919.10.20 (Self-adhesive PVC rolls, max 20 cm wide), 3919.10.90 (Other self-adhesive plastic rolls, max 20 cm wide).