For cosmetic packaging pumps and sprayers, the main risk is not the commercial name but the actual construction: scent sprayer heads, spray heads with dip tubes, plastic closures and hand pumps may lead to different HS codes and duty rates. This guide provides an E2E (End-to-End) control map for HS code, duty, C/O, technical documents, labeling and pre-ETA risk control.

QUICK FACT

Review item	Operational guidance
Product	Pumps, press pumps, spray heads and sprayers for cosmetic/personal-care packaging; empty components without filled product.
Related product group	Cosmetics and personal-care packaging/components: bottles, jars, tubes, caps, pumps, sprayers, droppers and paper boxes.
Indicative HS	Review 9616.10.20, 8424.89.20, 3923.50.00, 8413.20.90 depending on construction.
Duty planning	Indicative MFN from 0% to 25%; VAT planning 10%, review 8% only if eligible.
Key policy	Focus on HS classification, labeling, origin and material; review separately if used for food, pharma, medical, aerosol or filled liquid goods.

Legal noteThis article applies to empty packaging components. If the goods are filled with cosmetics, chemicals, solvents or aerosols, separate specialized policies must be reviewed based on the actual dossier.

SCOPE OF APPLICATION

This article applies to standalone pumps, press pumps, spray heads and sprayers used for cosmetic or personal-care bottles and jars. It does not automatically apply to filled cosmetics, aerosol valves, industrial sprayers, medical devices, food-contact packaging, electric pumps, machinery parts or used goods. Review must be based on catalogue, datasheet, model and actual import purpose.

CLASSIFICATION & TECHNICAL IDENTIFICATION

Construction

Press head, spring, piston, valve, dip tube, collar, overcap and material composition.

Function

Mist spraying, lotion pumping, jet spraying, dosage pressing, closure or decorative part.

Evidence

Catalogue, datasheet, exploded photos, drawing, BOM, material COA and model/SKU list.

Technical criterion	Documents to review	Risk if described incorrectly	Suggested customs description
Main function: pump, spray, press or closure	Catalogue, photos, operation video, drawing	Wrong HS among 9616, 8424, 3923 and 8413	“Plastic mist sprayer head for cosmetic bottle, empty, model…, material…”
Dip tube, spring, piston and valve	Datasheet, exploded view, BOM	Misclassification as a simple closure or a spray appliance	State whether it has dip tube, spring, piston and valve
Material composition	COA/TDS/MSDS if available	Wrong duty/policy if metal or composite materials dominate	State PP/PE/PET/ABS/metal/spring materials

HS CODE – DUTY – C/O

HS code must be determined by principal function, construction, operating mechanism, material and use. The codes below are indicative and do not replace the customs authority’s official classification.

Indicative HS code	Applicable condition	Risk if misapplied	Documents to review
9616.10.20	Spray heads/mounts of scent sprayers or similar toilet sprayers.	May be challenged if the item is an industrial trigger sprayer or a simple plastic closure.	Catalogue, photos, technical drawing, cosmetic/fragrance use.
8424.89.20	Spray heads with dip tubes.	May conflict with 9616 where the principal use is cosmetic/toilet spraying.	Dip tube construction, spraying mechanism.
3923.50.00	Plastic caps/closures without independent spray or pump mechanism.	Wrong if the item has spring, piston, valve or dip tube.	Photos, material, closure function.
8413.20.90	Other hand pumps for liquids.	Wrong if the item is a cosmetic atomizer/sprayer head.	Pump construction, flow, piston mechanism.

DETAILED DUTY TABLE TO REVIEW BEFORE CUSTOMS DECLARATION