Voice-Activated Electrical Lighter from China
Hands-free lighter activated by voice commands using built-in microphone and electrical arc. Smart electrical features place it squarely in HTS 9613.80.20.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.9%
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
• Include voice recognition privacy compliance statements for smart imports
• FCC Part 15 certification required for microphone-equipped devices
• Specify activation phrases in technical docs for customs verification