Eco-Friendly Bamboo Non-Refillable Lighter from Japan
Eco-friendly bamboo non-refillable lighters feature sustainable wood casings over gas reservoirs for green consumers. HTS 9613.10.00.00 applies to these pocket-sized disposable units. Biodegradable elements appeal to eco-markets.
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
• FSC certification for bamboo to claim eco-status without greenwashing fines
• Quarantine checks for wood; heat-treated per IPPC standards
• Separate fiber content labels if mixed materials