Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in note 2 to this chapter
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Heading 3606 covers two groups of goods: liquid or liquefied-gas fuels in small containers used to refill cigarette and similar lighters, and a residual group for ferrocerium, other pyrophoric alloys, metaldehyde, and combustible articles named in note 2 to chapter 36. The heading splits into 3606.10 for the lighter fuels and 3606.90 for everything else in the heading, with the residual lines separated by material or substance.
Products in this heading
- Butane refill canisters for cigarette lighters, capacity not over 300 cm3
- Lighter fuel in small plastic squeeze bottles with a metal spout
- Ferrocerium flints for cigarette and utility lighters
- Pyrophoric alloy fire starter rods for camping
- Metaldehyde fuel tablets
- Hexamine solid fuel tablets for camp stoves
- Resin firelighters and torch articles of combustible material
How to choose the right subheading
- Check whether the good is a fuel in a container of 300 cm3 or less made for filling lighters: that goes in 3606.10.
- Check whether the good is ferrocerium or another pyrophoric alloy: that goes in 3606.90.30.
- Check whether the good is metaldehyde: that goes in 3606.90.40.
- If none of the above apply but the good is a combustible article named in note 2 to chapter 36, it falls in the residual line 3606.90.80.
- Confirm the container capacity and the intended use, since lighter fuel above 300 cm3 is not covered by 3606.10.
Often confused with
- Heading 9613Cigarette lighters and utility lighters themselves
The lighter is a manufactured article; heading 3606 covers only its fuel.
- Heading 3604Fireworks and signaling flares
Pyrotechnic articles have their own heading in chapter 36.
- Heading 3603Safety fuses, detonating cords and detonators
These are separate explosive accessories, not combustible material articles.
- Matches
Matches are named in their own heading and are not classified as firelighters here.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for lighter fuel refills?
Liquid or liquefied-gas fuels in containers of a kind used for filling or refilling cigarette or similar lighters, of a capacity not exceeding 300 cm3, are classified under 3606.10.00.00. The general (MFN) rate for that line is Free.
What is the duty on ferrocerium flints?
Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys are classified under 3606.90.30.00. The general (MFN) rate for that line is 5.9%.
How do I classify hexamine solid fuel tablets?
They are not a lighter fuel or a pyrophoric alloy, so they fall in the residual line for other combustible articles under 3606.90.80.00. The general (MFN) rate for that line is 5%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.