Windproof Electric Plasma Torch Lighter from Germany
A battery-powered lighter generating a focused plasma arc resistant to wind, used for pipes or candles. Classified in HTS 9613.80.20.90 for other electrical lighters beyond basic types. Features ergonomic design without flints or wicks.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include child-resistant mechanism certification to meet 16 CFR 1210 import regulations
• Declare battery capacity accurately to comply with IATA shipping rules for lithium cells
• Watch for reclassification if marketed for industrial torches, potentially under Chapter 85