Heading 9613

Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks

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Heading 9613 covers cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether mechanical or electrical, and parts of those lighters other than flints and wicks. It splits by lighter type: gas pocket lighters, table lighters, other lighters including electrical and precious-metal types, and parts. General (MFN) rates in the heading range from 3.6% to 9%.

Products in this heading

Disposable gas pocket lighters, non-refillable
Refillable gas pocket lighters
Butane table lighters
Electrical multipurpose lighters for charcoal grills, gas grills, and fireplaces
Other electrical lighters
Lighters made of precious metal or set with precious or semiprecious stones
Electrical lighter parts
Non-electrical lighter parts

How to choose the right subheading

Decide whether the item is a complete lighter or a part; parts go in 9613.90.
For pocket lighters, check whether they are gas fueled and whether they are refillable.
For other lighters, check whether they are table lighters, electrical lighters, or other lighters.
For other non-electrical lighters, check whether they are of precious metal or stones and check the value per dozen.
For parts, check whether they are electrical or other.

Often confused with

Lighter flints
Heading 9613 excludes flints; ferrocerium and pyrophoric alloy articles are in heading 3606.
Heading 3606
Textile lighter wicks
Heading 9613 excludes wicks; textile wicks for lighters are in heading 5908.
Matches
Matches are separate combustible articles, not lighters.
Candles
Candles are not lighters and are classified in heading 3406.
Butane fuel refills
Fuel is not a lighter or a part of heading 9613; classification depends on the gas preparation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a disposable gas pocket lighter?

Non-refillable gas-fueled pocket lighters are classified under 9613.10.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 4%.

What is the duty on refillable gas pocket lighters?

Refillable gas-fueled pocket lighters fall under 9613.20.00.00 and carry a general (MFN) rate of 9%.

How do I classify an electrical multipurpose lighter for a charcoal grill?

Electrical multipurpose lighters, including those used for charcoal grills, gas grills, and fireplaces, are classified under 9613.80.20.10 at a general (MFN) rate of 3.9%.

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.