Other plates — HTS 3920
Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, noncellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
Chapter 39 › Heading 3920
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 3920 is a broad product category for flat plastic materials such as plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip. The plastic must be noncellular (not foam) and generally must not be reinforced, laminated, supported, or similarly combined with another material. The heading covers products made from plastics that are presented in flat forms, rather than finished articles classified by their use.
To narrow the heading to a specific 8-digit HTS code, first identify the plastic material, such as a particular resin or polymer, and then review the relevant product description and physical characteristics. The subheadings may distinguish products by material, form, thickness, flexibility, surface treatment, or other technical features. Confirm the complete 8-digit wording in the current HTS, because the 4-digit heading alone is not enough to determine classification or duty treatment.
What to check
- Confirm that the product is noncellular and is not reinforced, laminated, backed, or combined with another material; those features may point elsewhere in the HTS.
- Identify the primary plastic resin or polymer from the supplier’s technical data, safety data sheet, or product specification.
- Measure and document the product’s form, thickness, width, flexibility, and whether it is film, sheet, foil, or strip.
- Check whether coatings, printing, adhesive layers, or other treatments change the product’s classification under the detailed subheading notes.
- Compare the full product facts with the exact 8-digit HTS descriptions and seek a customs broker or binding ruling when the classification is uncertain.
HTS heading 3920 summary
Other plates is a 4-digit product category containing 3 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3920.10.00.00 👉 | Of polymers of ethylene | 4.2% | Free | 25% |
| 3920.20.00 👉 | Of polymers of propylene | 4.2% | Free | 25% |
| 3920.30.00.00 👉 | Of polymers of styrene | 5.8% | Free | 35% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 3920?
Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, noncellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.