Product classification
HS code for Octylphenol: 2907.13
Monophenols, octylphenol, nonylphenol and their isomers, salts thereof.
Classification of octylphenol under HS 2907.13
Octylphenol is classified under HS code 2907.13. This code is part of Chapter 29, which encompasses organic chemicals, and specifically falls under the heading for phenols and phenol-alcohols. Octylphenol is a monophenol, meaning it contains a single hydroxyl group attached to an aromatic ring, with an eight-carbon alkyl chain (the octyl group) also attached to the ring. The Harmonized System groups octylphenol and nonylphenol together in sub-heading 2907.13 because they are chemically similar alkylphenols often used in the production of surfactants and resins. Classification is based on the chemical identity of the product as a separate chemically defined compound. The salts of these phenols are also included in this classification. It is important to note that the position of the octyl group (e.g., para-octylphenol) does not change the four-digit or six-digit classification, as all isomers are covered under this specific sub-heading.
- Covers
- 4-Octylphenol (p-octylphenol)
- 4-tert-Octylphenol
- Nonylphenol isomers
- Salts of octylphenol
- Salts of nonylphenol
- Also under 2907.13
- Dow Chemical (alkylphenols)
- BASF (surfactant precursors)
- Sasol (specialty chemicals)
- ExxonMobil Chemical
Codes often confused with 2907.13
Common mistake. Octylphenol is often misclassified under 2907.11, which is reserved for pure phenol (carbolic acid), or 2907.19, which covers other monophenols. Furthermore, if the octylphenol has been ethoxylated to create a surfactant, it must be classified under 3402.13 (non-ionic organic surface-active agents) rather than Chapter 29. Importers often confuse the raw chemical with its derivatives, leading to significant duty discrepancies.
Top exporters and importers of HS 290713 (the code used for octylphenol), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 290713 (the code used for octylphenol) 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 octylphenol.
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 octylphenol
Brazil classifies octylphenol 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 octylphenol
What is the HS code for Octylphenol?
The HS code for Octylphenol is 290713 (Monophenols; octylphenol, nonylphenol and their isomers, salts thereof). The HS code for Octylphenol and its isomers is 2907.13.
How do I classify Octylphenol for customs?
Octylphenol is classified under HS code 290713 — Monophenols; octylphenol, nonylphenol and their isomers, salts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are nonylphenols classified under the same code?
Yes, HS code 2907.13 specifically covers both octylphenol and nonylphenol, as well as their respective isomers and salts.
Which countries are the top exporters of octylphenol (HS 290713)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 290713 (the code used for octylphenol) 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 octylphenol (HS 290713)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 290713 (the code used for octylphenol) 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 Octylphenol the same in all countries?
The base HS code 290713 for Octylphenol 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 octylphenol in Brazil?
In Brazil, octylphenol (HS 290713) is classified under NCM 2907.13.00.