Engraved Pewter Table Lighter from China
Custom-engraved pewter lighter for table display, featuring soft flame for pipes or candles. HTS 9613.80.10.80 applies to such other table lighters, allowing precious metal cladding per chapter notes. Designed for permanence on mantels or bars.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Assay pewter for lead content; high levels trigger FDA/CPSC import alerts
• Use customs ruling requests for engraved customs designs to lock classification
• Ship in protective retail packaging emphasizing table use