Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys
Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in note 2 to this chapter: > Other: > Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys
Duty Rate (from China)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 3606.90.30.00
Pyrophoric Alloy Wires
Thin ferrocerium wires for custom lighter builds and research. HTS 3606.90.30.00 covers all forms including drawn wires. Niche for DIY and labs.
BBQ Lighter Replacement Flints
Durable ferrocerium flints for long-reach BBQ lighters. HTS 3606.90.30.00 for spark alloys. Weatherproof sparking.
Ferrocerium Grinding Pebbles
Pebble-shaped alloys for flintlock firearm reproduction. HTS 3606.90.30.00 all forms. Historical reenactment use.
Custom Lighter Alloy Blanks
Unmachined ferrocerium blanks for bespoke lighters. HTS 3606.90.30.00 bulk forms.
High-Spark Ferrocerium Pellets
Premium pellets with enhanced cerium for brighter sparks. HTS 3606.90.30.00 pyrophorics.
Ferrocerium Flints for Lighters
These are small rods or pellets made from ferrocerium alloy, designed to produce sparks when struck by a striker in cigarette lighters and survival tools. They fall under HTS 3606.90.30.00 as pyrophoric alloys in all forms, specifically for ignition purposes. The alloy's ability to ignite at low friction qualifies it as a pyrophoric material.
Survival Spark Rods
Long ferrocerium rods used in outdoor survival kits to generate sparks for fire starting when scraped with a knife edge. Classified under HTS 3606.90.30.00 due to their pyrophoric alloy composition that self-ignites on friction. These are sold in all forms, including cylindrical rods for portable use.
Gas Grill Lighter Flints
Replacement ferrocerium flints for piezoelectric gas grill lighters, producing reliable sparks in all-weather conditions. This HTS 3606.90.30.00 covers pyrophoric alloys in pellet or rod form explicitly. Their high spark output from mischmetal alloys defines their tariff placement.
Cigarette Lighter Replacement Wheels with Flint
Pyrophoric flint rods paired with steel striker wheels for Zippo-style lighter refills. Falls under HTS 3606.90.30.00 as ferrocerium alloys in all forms, even when packaged with strikers. The core sparking material drives the classification.
Magnesium-Ferrocerium Fire Starter Blocks
Composite blocks combining ferrocerium with magnesium shavings for ultra-reliable emergency fire starting. HTS 3606.90.30.00 applies to the dominant pyrophoric alloy component in all forms. The ferrocerium provides the spark, with magnesium as igniter.
Industrial Pyrophoric Alloy Ingots
Large ingots of ferrocerium alloy for manufacturing spark-producing components in lighters and tools. Under HTS 3606.90.30.00 as pyrophoric alloys in all forms, including bulk castings. Used by factories to machine into final flints.
Butane Torch Flint Refills
Ferrocerium pellets for refilling flint-ignition butane torches used in culinary and soldering. HTS 3606.90.30.00 captures these pyrophoric alloys in pellet form. Essential for sustained spark in high-heat applications.
Ferrocerium Powder for Spark Formulations
Fine ferrocerium powder used in pyrotechnic mixes and industrial spark plugs. Classified in HTS 3606.90.30.00 as pyrophoric alloys in all forms, including powders. Highly reactive for instant ignition.
Zippo Lighter Flint Tubes
Pre-packed tubes of 6 ferrocerium flints for Zippo lighters, ensuring months of sparking. HTS 3606.90.30.00 for the alloy in all forms, tube is incidental packaging. Iconic for refillable lighters.
Emergency Flint Strikers
Handheld ferrocerium strikers with integrated magnesium for disaster preparedness kits. Under HTS 3606.90.30.00 as primary pyrophoric alloy device. Compact for go-bags.