Product classification

HS code for Bisphenol A: 2907.23

Polyphenols, 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol A, diphenylolpropane) and its salts.

Classification of bisphenol A under HS 2907.23

Bisphenol A is classified under Harmonized System (HS) code 290723. This code is found within Chapter 29, which encompasses "Organic chemicals." The specific description for 290723 is "Polyphenols; 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol A, diphenylolpropane) and its salts." This classification is highly specific, identifying Bisphenol A by its precise chemical name, 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol, and explicitly including its common names (Bisphenol A, diphenylolpropane) as well as its salts. The key determinant for this classification is its chemical structure as a polyphenol and its exact molecular identity. This ensures that the pure chemical compound, in various forms including its salts, is consistently categorized under this specific organic chemical code.

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  • Pure 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol
  • Industrial grade Bisphenol A
  • Laboratory grade Bisphenol A
  • Bisphenol A salts (e.g., disodium salt of Bisphenol A)
  • Diphenylolpropane
Also under 2907.23
  • Covestro (BPA for polycarbonates)
  • Hexion (BPA for epoxy resins)
  • LG Chem (BPA)
  • Sabic (BPA)

Codes often confused with 2907.23

Common mistake. Common misclassifications for Bisphenol A often occur with other related organic compounds or products derived from it. For instance, HS code 290729 covers "Other polyphenols," which would be used for polyphenols other than 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol. It is crucial to distinguish BPA from other similar chemical structures. Another significant area of confusion is with polymers that are manufactured using Bisphenol A as a monomer, such as polycarbonates or epoxy resins. These polymers are classified under Chapter 39 ("Plastics and articles thereof"), specifically codes like 390740 for polycarbonates, not under 290723, which is reserved for the monomer itself. Similarly, monophenols (e.g., phenol) are classified under 290719, distinct from polyphenols like BPA.

2907.29Phenol-alcohols and polyphenols n.e.c. in item number 2907.23907.40Polycarbonates; in primary forms2907.19Monophenols; n.e.c. in item no. 2907.1

Top exporters and importers of HS 290723 (the code used for bisphenol A), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 290723 (the code used for bisphenol A) in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 22% 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 290723, not only bisphenol A.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 South Korea $283M
  2. 2 Taiwan* ~$187M
  3. 3 Thailand $75M

World total: $614M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $160M
  2. 2 Japan $124M
  3. 3 Thailand $76M

World total: $718M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 bisphenol A

Brazil classifies bisphenol A under NCM 2907.23.00: HS 2907.23 with 00 added.

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

Questions about bisphenol A

What is the HS code for Bisphenol A?

The HS code for Bisphenol A is 290723 (Polyphenols; 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol A, diphenylolpropane) and its salts). The HS code for Bisphenol A (4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol) and its salts is 290723. This code is specific to the pure chemical compound.

How do I classify Bisphenol A for customs?

Bisphenol A is classified under HS code 290723 — Polyphenols; 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol A, diphenylolpropane) and its salts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are products made from Bisphenol A, such as polycarbonates, classified under HS code 290723?

No, HS code 290723 is specifically for Bisphenol A (4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol) and its salts as a chemical compound. Polymers derived from Bisphenol A, such as polycarbonates, are classified under different HS codes, typically within Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof), for example, HS code 390740 for polycarbonates.

Which countries are the top exporters of bisphenol A (HS 290723)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 290723 (the code used for bisphenol A) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($283M, 46% of world exports), Taiwan (about $187M) and Thailand ($75M). World exports came to about $614M, 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 bisphenol A (HS 290723)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 290723 (the code used for bisphenol A) in UN Comtrade data were India ($160M, 22% of world imports), Japan ($124M) and Thailand ($76M). World imports came to about $718M, 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 Bisphenol A the same in all countries?

The base HS code 290723 for Bisphenol A 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 bisphenol A in Brazil?

In Brazil, bisphenol A (HS 290723) is classified under NCM 2907.23.00.