Of precious metal (except silver), of precious or semiprecious stones or of such metal and such stones
Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks: > Other lighters: > Other: > Other: > Of precious metal (except silver), of precious or semiprecious stones or of such metal and such stones
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 9613.80.40.00
Gold Cigarette Lighter
A pocket-sized cigarette lighter crafted entirely from 18k solid gold, featuring a piezoelectric ignition system. It falls under HTS 9613.80.4000 because it is constructed of precious metal (gold, excluding silver) and is neither a flint nor wick part. This classification applies to luxury lighters designed for personal use with high-end materials.
Platinum Table Lighter
An elegant desk lighter made from solid platinum with a flame adjustment wheel, ideal for office or home display. Classified under HTS 9613.80.4000 due to its construction from precious metal (platinum) without flints or wicks. This covers non-pocket luxury lighters of high-value materials.
Ruby-Embellished Platinum Lighter
Luxury butane lighter featuring a platinum case with hand-set rubies forming a decorative pattern. Falls under HTS 9613.80.4000 for lighters of precious metal (platinum) combined with precious stones (rubies). Designed for collectors and high-end smokers.
Emerald Gold Cigar Lighter
Torch flame lighter for cigars, body of 22k gold with emerald accents on the trigger guard. HTS 9613.80.4000 applies for other lighters combining precious metal and stones, excluding mechanical/electrical complexity that might shift headings.
Pearl and Platinum Lighter
Refillable lighter with platinum frame inlaid with natural cultured pearls. Qualifies under HTS 9613.80.4000 as precious metal with pearls (precious material per chapter notes for this heading). For upscale personal use.
Diamond-Inlaid Gold Lighter
A refillable gas lighter with a 14k gold body inlaid with genuine diamonds around the ignition area. It qualifies for HTS 9613.80.4000 as it combines precious metal (gold) and semiprecious stones (diamonds) in a functional lighter design. Precious stones here are not minor constituents.
Sapphire and 18K Gold Pocket Lighter
Compact piezoelectric lighter with 18k gold construction and sapphire cabochons on the sides. Classified in HTS 9613.80.4000 due to use of precious metal and semiprecious stones in a complete lighter. Excludes flints/wicks per heading scope.