9616.10.00.00 - Scent sprayers and similar toilet sprayers, and mounts and heads therefor

This HTS category, 9616.10.00.00, encompasses scent sprayers and similar toilet sprayers. These are devices designed for dispensing liquids, typically fragrances or toilet preparations, in a fine mist. The classification also includes the mounts and heads that are integral parts of these sprayers, such as atomizers, pump mechanisms, and decorative caps, when imported separately or as components. Examples include perfume atomizers, body mist sprayers, and essential oil diffusers that operate by spraying.

It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling, 9616.20.00.00, which covers powder puffs and pads. While both fall under Chapter 96, which deals with miscellaneous manufactured articles, 9616.10.00.00 specifically relates to the atomization and spraying of liquid products, whereas 9616.20.00.00 pertains to items used for the application of powdered or solid cosmetics and toilet preparations. The primary functional difference lies in the mode of application: spraying liquids versus dabbing or wiping powders or creams.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subdivisions under 9616.10.00.00. Therefore, classification within this code relies on determining whether the article is indeed a sprayer for scents or toilet preparations, or a mount or head specifically designed for such sprayers. Consideration should be given to the intended use and the mechanism of dispensing.