8481.80.50.40 - Pressure spray can valves

This HTS classification, 8481.80.50.40, specifically covers valves designed for pressure spray cans. These are the dispensing mechanisms that allow for the controlled release of propellants and product from aerosol containers, commonly found in products such as spray paints, hairsprays, insecticides, and cleaning agents. The key characteristic is their integration with a pressurized vessel, enabling aerosol dispensing.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 8481.80.50.60 covers faucets used in plumbing fixtures like baths, showers, sinks, and lavatories, which are designed for liquid flow control in a domestic or commercial setting. Furthermore, 8481.80.50.90 encompasses all other "other appliances" under the broader valve category not specifically enumerated elsewhere at this level. Therefore, 8481.80.50.40 is narrowly defined for the unique application of pressure spray can valves.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 8481.80.50.40. Classification under this heading is determined by the valve's intended use and design for integration with a pressurized aerosol can. The materials from which the valve is constructed are secondary to its functional purpose and application in this specific context.