Product classification
HS code for Unplasticized PVC film: 3920.49
Plastics, polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Classification of unplasticized PVC film under HS 3920.49
Unplasticized PVC film is classified under HS code 3920.49. This classification follows the guidelines of Chapter 39, which pertains to plastics and articles thereof. Heading 3920 is reserved for plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip of plastics that are non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported, or similarly combined with other materials. The specific subheading 3920.49 is applied to polymers of vinyl chloride that contain less than 6% plasticizers by weight. This technical threshold is crucial because it distinguishes rigid (unplasticized) films from flexible (plasticized) ones. The film must not be self-adhesive, as self-adhesive products are classified under heading 3919. Furthermore, the material must be 'non-cellular,' meaning it does not have a foam-like or porous structure. This product is widely used in the packaging industry, particularly for blister packs and technical films where rigidity and chemical resistance are required. The classification process involves verifying the plasticizer content through laboratory analysis or technical data sheets provided by the manufacturer to ensure compliance with the 6% limit. The absence of reinforcement, such as internal textile mesh or metal layers, is also a requirement for this specific code.
- Covers
- Rigid PVC film for pharmaceutical blister packaging
- Unplasticized PVC sheets for stationery folders
- Non-adhesive uPVC foil for furniture lamination
- Clear rigid PVC film for technical industrial applications
- UPVC strip for thermal insulation barriers
- Also under 3920.49
- Klöckner Pentaplast rigid PVC films
- Veka PVC profiles
- Kömmerling PVC window systems
- Formosa Plastics PVC products.
Codes often confused with 3920.49
Common mistake. It is often misclassified under 3919.90 if the film has an adhesive backing. It is also confused with 3920.43, which is the code for plasticized PVC film containing 6% or more plasticizers. If the film is cellular (foamed), it should be classified under 3921.12. Furthermore, if the film is reinforced with other materials, it falls under 3921.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 392049 (the code used for unplasticized PVC film), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 392049 (the code used for unplasticized PVC film) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 7.2% 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 392049, not only unplasticized PVC film.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.3B 34% of world exports
- 2 Germany $724M 18% of world exports
- 3 United States $290M 7.3% of world exports
World total: $4.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $260M 7.2% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$228M 6.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United Kingdom $189M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $3.6B 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 code for unplasticized PVC film
Brazil classifies unplasticized PVC film under NCM 3920.49.00: HS 3920.49 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about unplasticized PVC film
What is the HS code for Unplasticized PVC film?
The HS code for Unplasticized PVC film is 392049 (Plastics; polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers; 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 unplasticized PVC film (containing <6% plasticizers) is 3920.49.
How do I classify Unplasticized PVC film for customs?
Unplasticized PVC film is classified under HS code 392049 — Plastics; polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers; 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 uPVC film the same as rigid PVC film for customs?
Yes, in the context of HS classification, unplasticized PVC film is synonymous with rigid PVC film, provided the plasticizer content is below the 6% threshold.
Which countries are the top exporters of unplasticized PVC film (HS 392049)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 392049 (the code used for unplasticized PVC film) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.3B, 34% of world exports), Germany ($724M) and the United States ($290M). World exports came to about $4.0B, 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 unplasticized PVC film (HS 392049)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 392049 (the code used for unplasticized PVC film) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($260M, 7.2% of world imports), Vietnam (about $228M) and the United Kingdom ($189M). World imports came to about $3.6B, 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 Unplasticized PVC film the same in all countries?
The base HS code 392049 for Unplasticized PVC 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 unplasticized PVC film in Brazil?
In Brazil, unplasticized PVC film (HS 392049) is classified under NCM 3920.49.00.