Glass-Bodied Butane Table Lighter from Japan
Decorative table lighter with hand-blown glass body and butane refill, popular for gifting. Under HTS 9613.80.10.40 for butane table lighters, as material doesn't override function per notes. Flame visible through glass for aesthetic appeal.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure glass withstands thermal shock; provide test reports for fragility claims
• Label 'Not a toy' prominently to comply with CPSC toy safety exclusions
• Ship in protective foam inserts to minimize breakage-related return claims