Scent sprayers and similar toilet sprayers — HTS 9616
Scent sprayers and similar toilet sprayers, and mounts and heads therefor; powder puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations
Chapter 96 › Heading 9616
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 9616 is a broad product category for two main groups: scent sprayers and similar toilet sprayers, including their mounts and heads; and powder puffs and pads used to apply cosmetics or other toilet preparations. A “mount” is generally the part that supports or holds a sprayer, while a “head” is generally the dispensing portion. The heading can cover complete items and certain parts, so identify exactly what is being imported.
To narrow a heading to a specific 8-digit HTSUS code, first determine the product’s essential function and whether it is a complete sprayer, a sprayer part, a powder puff, or an application pad. Then review the applicable subheadings and statistical provisions, which may distinguish products by construction, material, or type. Confirm the code using the current official HTSUS text, section and chapter notes, and the full product facts—not just a keyword match.
What to check
- Describe the imported item as presented at entry: complete article, mount, head, puff, or pad.
- Check the product’s construction and principal material, such as textile, plastic, rubber, or another material, where the subheading distinguishes them.
- For sprayers, verify whether the item is a scent sprayer, a similar toilet sprayer, or only a mount or head.
- For puffs and pads, confirm their intended use for applying cosmetics or toilet preparations and review any type distinctions in the subheadings.
- Compare the candidate code with current HTSUS notes and official classification guidance; ask a customs broker or seek a formal ruling if the product has mixed materials, multiple functions, or an uncertain presentation.
HTS heading 9616 summary
Scent sprayers and similar toilet sprayers is a 4-digit product category containing 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9616.10.00.00 👉 | Scent sprayers and similar toilet sprayers, and mounts and heads therefor | Free | — | 40% |
| 9616.20.00.00 👉 | Powder puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations | 4.3% | Free | 78.5% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 9616?
Scent sprayers and similar toilet sprayers, and mounts and heads therefor; powder puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations. 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.