Engraved Pewter Table Lighter from Japan
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 — 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
• 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