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9616.20.00.00

Powder puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations

Classification path

  1. Scent sprayers and similar toilet sprayers, and mounts and heads therefor; powder puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations
  2. Powder puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
4.3%
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
78.5%
Unit of quantity
kg

Trade agreement rates

FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA

Related lines in heading 9616

About 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

Heading 9616 covers two groups of toilet and cosmetics accessories. The first group is scent sprayers and similar toilet sprayers, plus their mounts and heads, and it enters free of duty. The second group is powder puffs and pads used to apply cosmetics or toilet preparations, and it carries a 4.3% general rate.

Full guide to heading 9616

Products in this heading

  • Perfume atomizer with a screw-on spray mount
  • Travel scent sprayer with a bulb and nozzle
  • Replacement sprayer head or mount sold separately
  • Powder puff for face powder
  • Cosmetic applicator pad for applying cream or powder
  • Talcum powder puff
  • Sprayer and mount assembly for a toilet water bottle

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for scent sprayers and toilet sprayers?

Scent sprayers and similar toilet sprayers, and mounts and heads therefor, are classified under 9616.10.00.00. The general (MFN) rate for that line is Free.

What is the duty on powder puffs and cosmetic pads?

Powder puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations enter under 9616.20.00.00. The general (MFN) rate for that line is 4.3%.

How do I classify a cosmetic applicator that is a brush rather than a puff or pad?

Brushes fall outside this heading and are classified in heading 9603. Heading 9616 covers only sprayers and their mounts and heads under 9616.10.00.00 at Free, and puffs and pads under 9616.20.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 4.3%.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.

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