Customs tariff code 9616: Scent sprays and similar toilet sprays, and mounts and heads therefor; powder-puffs and…
Reference data as at 10 October 2026
Customs tariff code 9616 covers Scent sprays and similar toilet sprays, and mounts and heads therefor; powder-puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations. The third-country duty rate is 2.7 %, plus import VAT.
9616 is a heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 96. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 9616
- Third-country duty
- 2.7 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 96MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES
- 9616Scent sprays and similar toilet sprays, and mounts and heads therefor; powder-puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 2.7 % | MFN |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Official excerpts are reproduced in their original language.
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Zu dieser Position gehören: 1) Zerstäuber für Parfüm, Haaröl usw. zu Toilettenzwecken (Tischzerstäuber, Taschenzerstäuber oder Zerstäuber zum Gebrauch durch Friseure). Diese Waren bestehen aus einer Flasche (oder einem Behälter) aus Glas, Kunststoff, Metall oder anderen Stoffen, an der eine Zerstäubereinrichtung angebracht ist; letztere setzt sich zusammen aus dem Zerstäuberkopf und einem birnenförmigen Druckerzeuger (zuweilen mit Spinnstoffwaren verziert) oder einem Kolben. 2) Zerstäubervorrichtungen. 3) Zerstäuberköpfe. 4) Puderquasten und Kissen zum Auftragen von Kosmetik- oder Körperpflegemitteln (Gesichtspuder, Rouge, Talkum usw.). …
1. Zu Kapitel 96 gehören nicht: a) Schminkstifte und Stifte für die Körperpflege (Kapitel 33) (RV E9601A00); b) Waren des Kapitels 66 (z. B. Teile von Regenschirmen oder Gehstöcken) (RV E9601B00); c) Fantasieschmuck (Position 7117) (RV E9601C00); d) Teile mit allgemeiner Verwendungsmöglichkeit im Sinne der Anmerkung 2 zu Abschnitt XV, aus unedlen Metallen (Abschnitt XV), und gleichartige Waren aus Kunststoff (Kapitel 39) (RV E9601D00); e) Waren des Kapitels 82 (Werkzeuge, Schneidwaren, Essbestecke) mit Griffen oder Teilen aus Schnitz- oder Formstoffen; gesondert gestellt gehören diese Griffe und Teile zu Position 9601 oder 9602 (RV E9601E00); f) Waren des Kapitels 90 (z. B. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 9616 cover?
Code 9616 covers Scent sprays and similar toilet sprays, and mounts and heads therefor; powder-puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 9616?
The third-country duty rate for 9616 is 2.7 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
How many digits does 9616 have?
9616 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 9616 sit in the tariff?
9616 sits in this hierarchy: 96 MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 9616?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 9616. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 9616 change?
9616 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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