Product classification
HS code for Perfume spray: 9616.10
Scent sprays and similar toilet sprays, and mounts and heads therefor.
Classification of perfume spray under HS 9616.10
Perfume sprays, specifically the mechanical apparatus used to disperse fragrance, are classified under HS code 9616.10. This heading covers scent sprays and similar toilet sprays, as well as their mounts and heads. The classification is based on the physical nature of the item as a mechanical manufactured article rather than the chemical nature of the liquid it may contain. According to the Section Notes for Section XX and Chapter 96, this code is dedicated to the delivery system. If a perfume spray is imported as a complete unit containing perfume, the classification is often determined by General Rule of Interpretation 3(b), which looks at the component that gives the product its essential character. However, the spray mechanism itself, including the atomizer, bulb, and nozzle assembly, is strictly 9616.10. This code is essential for manufacturers of cosmetic packaging and hardware who ship the delivery systems separately from the fragrance liquids.
- Covers
- Scent atomizers and perfume sprayers
- Mounts for scent sprays
- Heads for toilet sprays
- Bulbs and nozzles for atomizers
- Mechanical sprayers for brilliantines or other hair products
- Also under 9616.10
Travalo refillable perfume atomizers, various brand perfume bottles (e.g., Dior, Chanel) with their integrated spray heads, generic cosmetic spray pumps, Muji spray bottles, S.T. Dupont perfume atomizers.
Codes often confused with 9616.10
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification is HS code 3303.00, which covers the actual perfume or toilet water. If the spray mechanism is empty, it should never be classified in Chapter 33. Another common error is HS code 8424, which covers mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing, or spraying liquids. While a perfume spray is technically a sprayer, Note 1(l) to Chapter 84 excludes articles of Chapter 96, meaning the specific heading for toilet sprays (9616) takes precedence over the general machinery heading (8424).
Top exporters and importers of HS 961610 (the code used for perfume spray), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 961610 (the code used for perfume spray) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 53% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 961610, not only perfume spray.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $799M 53% of world exports
- 2 Italy $226M 15% of world exports
- 3 France $174M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $180M 12% of world imports
- 2 Spain $137M 9.4% of world imports
- 3 France $131M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for perfume spray
Brazil classifies perfume spray under NCM 9616.10.00: HS 9616.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about perfume spray
What is the HS code for Perfume spray?
The HS code for Perfume spray is 961610 (Scent sprays and similar toilet sprays, and mounts and heads therefor). The HS code for the mechanical scent spray apparatus and its components is 9616.10.
How do I classify Perfume spray for customs?
Perfume spray is classified under HS code 961610 — Scent sprays and similar toilet sprays, and mounts and heads therefor. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the glass bottle?
If the bottle is imported with the spray head attached as a single unit, it is classified under 9616.10. However, empty glass bottles imported without spray mechanisms are classified under 7010.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of perfume spray (HS 961610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 961610 (the code used for perfume spray) in UN Comtrade data were China ($799M, 53% of world exports), Italy ($226M) and France ($174M). World exports came to about $1.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of perfume spray (HS 961610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 961610 (the code used for perfume spray) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($180M, 12% of world imports), Spain ($137M) and France ($131M). World imports came to about $1.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Perfume spray the same in all countries?
The base HS code 961610 for Perfume spray is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for perfume spray in Brazil?
In Brazil, perfume spray (HS 961610) is classified under NCM 9616.10.00.