Product classification

HS code for Styrene film: 3920.30

Plastics, of polymers of styrene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.

Classification of styrene film under HS 3920.30

Styrene film is classified under HS code 3920.30. This code falls under heading 3920, which includes plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip of plastics that are non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported, or similarly combined with other materials. The classification process involves identifying the polymer type and the physical structure of the plastic. Since the film is made from polymers of styrene and lacks a cellular (foam-like) internal structure, it is directed to subheading 3920.30. This classification excludes products that have been treated with adhesives or those that have been reinforced with fiberglass or metal. The material must be flat and have a consistent thickness to meet the definition of film or sheet under this heading. It is commonly used in packaging, printing, and industrial applications where a clear or rigid styrene-based surface is required.

Covers
  • Non-adhesive polystyrene film
  • Rigid styrene sheets
  • Biaxially oriented polystyrene (BOPS) film
  • Transparent styrene foil
  • Non-cellular styrene plastic strips
Also under 3920.30
  • Sabic PS sheets
  • Trinseo Styron PS
  • Pactiv Evergreen PS packaging
  • Dart Container (PS foam, though this code is non-cellular).

Codes often confused with 3920.30

Common mistake. Styrene film is frequently misclassified under HS code 3919.10 or 3919.90 if it has a self-adhesive backing. Heading 3919 specifically takes precedence for adhesive-coated plastics. Another common error is using HS code 3921.11, which is reserved for cellular (foam) plates and sheets made of styrene. If the film is reinforced with a textile or metal layer, it would also move to heading 3921. Additionally, if the film is worked beyond simple surface treatment (e.g., cut into specific shapes other than rectangles), it may be classified as an article of plastic under 3926.

3919.10Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm3919.90Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm39.19Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls3921.11Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of styrene, cellular39.21Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 3939.26Articles of plastics and articles of other materials of heading no. 3901 to 3914, n.e.c. in chapter 39

Top exporters and importers of HS 392030 (the code used for styrene film), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 392030 (the code used for styrene film) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 9.4% 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 392030, not only styrene film.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Germany $322M
  2. 2 China $244M
  3. 3 Austria $191M

World total: $2.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 France $206M
  2. 2 Poland $165M
  3. 3 Germany $160M

World total: $2.2B 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 code for styrene film

Brazil classifies styrene film under NCM 3920.30.00: HS 3920.30 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about styrene film

What is the HS code for Styrene film?

The HS code for Styrene film is 392030 (Plastics; of polymers of styrene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials). The HS code for non-cellular, non-reinforced styrene film is 3920.30.

How do I classify Styrene film for customs?

Styrene film is classified under HS code 392030 — Plastics; of polymers of styrene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is polystyrene foam classified under this code?

No, polystyrene foam is a cellular plastic and is classified under HS code 3921.11, not 3920.30.

Which countries are the top exporters of styrene film (HS 392030)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 392030 (the code used for styrene film) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($322M, 16% of world exports), China ($244M) and Austria ($191M). World exports came to about $2.1B, 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 styrene film (HS 392030)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 392030 (the code used for styrene film) in UN Comtrade data were France ($206M, 9.4% of world imports), Poland ($165M) and Germany ($160M). World imports came to about $2.2B, 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 Styrene film the same in all countries?

The base HS code 392030 for Styrene 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 styrene film in Brazil?

In Brazil, styrene film (HS 392030) is classified under NCM 3920.30.00.