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

9616
  • 2%UK
  • 2.7%EU
  • 100%Türkiye
  • 0%–4.3%USA
  • US$1.9bnWorld trade in 2024

Heading 9616 is divided into 2 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 96, miscellaneous manufactured articles.

The UK Global Tariff divides heading 9616 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 2%.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 9616 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 2.7%.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 9616 into 3 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 100%.

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 9616 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 4.3%. 1 of them is duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported heading 9616 goods worth US$1.9bn (−0.3% year on year).

The largest exporter was China (US$991.3m), followed by Italy.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$259.2m.

The United Kingdom ranked 13th among 135 exporters with US$17.3m.

The United Kingdom imported US$59m.

Duty rates compared

UK 2% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines EU 2.7% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines Türkiye 100% Statutory rate (Law 474) 3 tariff lines USA Free – 4.3% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 2.2%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

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World trade in 2024

9616 · US$1.9bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$106.2kUS$106.2k+US$2.1m+US$17.3m+> US$104.4m

Exports: 135
  1. China: US$991.3m
  2. Italy: US$192.1m
  3. France: US$181.8m
  4. Germany: US$104.4m
  5. Spain: US$102.4m
  6. United States: US$43.6m
  7. Mexico: US$32.8m
  8. Netherlands: US$26.3m
  9. South Korea: US$25.8m
  10. Poland: US$21.7m
  11. Czechia: US$19.8m
  12. Thailand: US$17.6m
  13. United Kingdom: US$17.3m
  14. Malaysia: US$14.3m
  15. Taiwan: US$10.7m
  16. Japan: US$9.4m
  17. India: US$6.4m
  18. Belgium: US$4.8m
  19. Hong Kong SAR China: US$4.4m
  20. Colombia: US$4.3m
  21. Türkiye: US$4.3m
  22. Vietnam: US$4.3m
  23. Austria: US$3.9m
  24. Ireland: US$3.9m
  25. Kuwait: US$3.1m
  26. Argentina: US$2.9m
  27. Indonesia: US$2.7m
  28. Singapore: US$2.3m
  29. Australia: US$2.2m
  30. United Arab Emirates: US$2.1m
  31. Hungary: US$2.1m
  32. South Africa: US$2m
  33. Denmark: US$1.9m
  34. Brazil: US$1.9m
  35. Côte d’Ivoire: US$1.7m
  36. Slovakia: US$1.7m
  37. Canada: US$1.6m
  38. Russia: US$1.5m
  39. Latvia: US$1.4m
  40. Greece: US$1.2m
  41. Slovenia: US$1.2m
  42. Switzerland: US$1.2m
  43. Serbia: US$1.1m
  44. Malta: US$1m
  45. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$752.5k
  46. Croatia: US$738.3k
  47. Portugal: US$668k
  48. Sweden: US$657k
  49. Senegal: US$600.7k
  50. Finland: US$574.3k
  51. Armenia: US$538.3k
  52. Lithuania: US$472k
  53. Bulgaria: US$431.5k
  54. Saudi Arabia: US$361.3k
  55. Guatemala: US$349.8k
  56. Peru: US$289.9k
  57. Israel: US$274k
  58. Norway: US$237.3k
  59. Estonia: US$217.1k
  60. Romania: US$164.2k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$991.3m 52.4%
2 Italy US$192.1m 10.1%
3 France US$181.8m 9.6%
4 Germany US$104.4m 5.5%
5 Spain US$102.4m 5.4%
6 United States US$43.6m 2.3%
7 Mexico US$32.8m 1.7%
8 Netherlands US$26.3m 1.4%
9 South Korea US$25.8m 1.4%
10 Poland US$21.7m 1.1%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$259.2m 13.7%
2 France US$142.2m 7.5%
3 Spain US$128.2m 6.8%
4 Italy US$104.8m 5.5%
5 Germany US$91.7m 4.8%
6 United Arab Emirates US$75.2m 4%
7 Poland US$70.5m 3.7%
8 Türkiye US$59.4m 3.1%
9 United Kingdom US$59m 3.1%
10 Japan US$56.9m 3%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for scent sprays and similar toilet sprays, and mounts and heads therefor; powder-puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations?

Scent sprays and similar toilet sprays, and mounts and heads therefor; powder-puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations fall under HS heading 9616, part of chapter 96, in section XX of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on scent sprays and similar toilet sprays, and… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 9616 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on scent sprays and similar toilet sprays, and… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 9616 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2.7%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most scent sprays and similar toilet sprays, and…?

China, with US$991.3m in 2024 (52.4% of world exports).