Emerald Gold Cigar Lighter from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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)
Import Tips
• Specify torch vs piezoelectric in docs; high-BTU torch lighters still classify here if material-dominant
• Counterfeit risks high; provide provenance docs for high-value gold/emerald pieces
• Ensure no Chapter 95 toy lighter confusion; adult luxury items stay in 9613