Aerosol Deodorant Spray Valve

A hand-operated valve designed for mounting on aerosol cans containing deodorant sprays, made primarily of plastic and metal alloys other than copper. It controls the pressurized release of propellant and product when the actuator is depressed, classified under HTS 8481.80.5040 as a pressure spray can valve for retail consumer products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8481.80.50Same rate: 38%

If containing copper alloys exceeding tolerance limits

Valves with significant copper content fall under the copper-specific subheading within the same hand-operated category.

8424.90.90Lower: 35% vs 38%

If imported as part of a complete assembled spray head mechanism

When combined with nozzles or actuators into a spray head assembly, it may classify as parts of mechanical appliances for projecting liquids.

3923.50.00Higher: 40.3% vs 38%

If entirely plastic and not expressly designed for pressure spray cans

Pure plastic valves without metal components or specific pressure spray functionality shift to articles of plastics for pipes or tanks.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify valve material composition (non-copper) via supplier specs to confirm HTS 8481.80.5040 classification; mismatches may shift to 8481.80.5020

Include aerosol can compatibility certifications and pressure test reports in documentation to avoid FDA or CPSC scrutiny on consumer safety