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Ferrocerium Lighter Inserts from Japan

Replaceable ferrocerium inserts for Zippo-style lighters, containing alloy wheel and cotton packing. HTS 3606.90.80.00 includes these pyrophoric alloy components. Provides 5,000+ lights per insert.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include CAD drawings showing pyrophoric component dominance over metal housing

• Separate from flint-only imports which may classify as 'articles of stone' 6809

• Document 'for lighter repair only' to avoid parts of smokers' articles classification