Product classification
HS code for Nonylphenol: 2907.13
Monophenols, octylphenol, nonylphenol and their isomers, salts thereof.
Classification of nonylphenol under HS 2907.13
Nonylphenol is classified under HS code 2907.13 because it is a monophenol containing an alkyl group with nine carbon atoms. Chapter 29 of the Harmonized System covers organic chemicals, and heading 2907 specifically addresses phenols and phenol-alcohols. Subheading 2907.13 is dedicated to octylphenol, nonylphenol, and their isomers, as well as their salts. These compounds are typically produced by the alkylation of phenol with mixed nonenes. The classification is determined by the chemical structure of the molecule, which consists of a hydrophilic phenol ring and a hydrophobic nine-carbon tail. As a pure chemical compound or a defined isomer mixture, it remains within Chapter 29 rather than being classified as a prepared industrial mixture, provided it has not been further processed into a surfactant or ethoxylated form. The technical nature of this substance as a chemical intermediate for the production of nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) requires precise identification of its alkyl chain length to ensure correct tariff application.
- Covers
- P-Nonylphenol (para-nonylphenol)
- Branched nonylphenol isomers
- Nonylphenol salts
- 4-Nonylphenol, branched and linear
- Technical grade nonylphenol mixtures
- Also under 2907.13
- Dow Chemical (alkylphenols)
- BASF (surfactant precursors)
- Sasol (specialty chemicals)
- ExxonMobil Chemical
Codes often confused with 2907.13
Common mistake. Nonylphenol is frequently misclassified under HS code 3402.13 or 3402.90. These codes refer to organic surface-active agents (surfactants). While nonylphenol is a precursor to surfactants, it does not possess the necessary surface-active properties in its pure form to be classified in Chapter 34. Another common error is using HS code 3824.99 for chemical mixtures; however, because nonylphenol and its isomers are specifically named in heading 2907, the specific code 2907.13 takes precedence over general mixture codes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 290713 (the code used for nonylphenol), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 290713 (the code used for nonylphenol) in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% 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 290713, not only nonylphenol.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Taiwan* ~$28M 22% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 United States $24M 19% of world exports
- 3 Poland $22M 17% of world exports
World total: $127M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $17M 17% of world imports
- 2 India $14M 13% of world imports
- 3 Portugal $7.3M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $105M 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 nonylphenol
Brazil classifies nonylphenol under NCM 2907.13.00: HS 2907.13 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about nonylphenol
What is the HS code for Nonylphenol?
The HS code for Nonylphenol is 290713 (Monophenols; octylphenol, nonylphenol and their isomers, salts thereof). The HS code for Nonylphenol and its isomers is 2907.13.
How do I classify Nonylphenol for customs?
Nonylphenol is classified under HS code 290713 — Monophenols; octylphenol, nonylphenol and their isomers, salts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include nonylphenol ethoxylates?
No, nonylphenol ethoxylates are chemically modified and are typically classified under HS code 3402 as non-ionic surfactants.
Which countries are the top exporters of nonylphenol (HS 290713)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 290713 (the code used for nonylphenol) in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $28M, 22% of world exports), the United States ($24M) and Poland ($22M). World exports came to about $127M, 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 nonylphenol (HS 290713)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 290713 (the code used for nonylphenol) in UN Comtrade data were China ($17M, 17% of world imports), India ($14M) and Portugal ($7.3M). World imports came to about $105M, 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 Nonylphenol the same in all countries?
The base HS code 290713 for Nonylphenol 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 nonylphenol in Brazil?
In Brazil, nonylphenol (HS 290713) is classified under NCM 2907.13.00.