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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | 5.9% | โ | 5.9% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | 5.9% | โ | 5.9% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | 5.9% | โ | 5.9% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | 5.9% | โ | 5.9% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | 5.9% | โ | 5.9% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as complete disposable lighter inserts
Pocket lighters and parts thereof encompass assembled flint-wheel units under Chapter 96.
If marketed as 'firelighters' with wick
Inclusion of combustible wick makes it an article per chapter note 2(c).
If for gunsmithing or tool strikers
Hand tools for spark generation shift to Chapter 82 if not primarily pyrophoric.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Declare net weight of alloy only for duty calculation; exclude packaging mass
โข Obtain REACH compliance for EU imports due to rare earth content
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