9616 - Scent sprayers and similar toilet sprayers, and mounts and heads therefor; powder puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations:

This HTS category, 9616, encompasses a distinct group of personal care and cosmetic application tools. It specifically covers scent sprayers and similar toilet sprayers, including their associated mounts and heads. This also extends to powder puffs and pads designed for applying cosmetics or other toilet preparations. The unifying theme is the application or dispensing of personal care products.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings within Chapter 96, which covers a broad range of miscellaneous manufactured articles, is crucial. For instance, while other headings might cover brushes or containers, 9616 focuses on the specific functional items designed for spraying liquids or applying powders for cosmetic or hygiene purposes. It is distinct from articles of apparel or textile products, and also from instruments or apparatus for medical or surgical purposes, even if they involve similar application methods.

The subcategories within 9616 further refine these distinctions. 9616.10.00.00 addresses the spraying devices themselves, including the functional components like mounts and heads. Conversely, 9616.20.00.00 isolates powder puffs and pads, recognizing their separate utility in cosmetic application, distinct from liquid dispensing. This subdivision allows for precise tariff classification based on the primary function and form of the product.