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Kent Refillable Butane Pocket Lighter from Japan

Classic refillable gas lighter with soft flame and visible fuel window for pocket carry. Falls under HTS 9613.20.00.00 as refillable gas-fueled pocket lighter. Affordable and reliable for smokers.

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

• Batch-test ignition reliability; failures can result in full shipment rejection

• Use child-proof packaging for retail-bound imports

• Document butane purity (99.99%) to affirm quality standards