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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made of silver or silver with stones
Silver lighters, even with precious stones, classify under the silver-specific subheading rather than precious metals excluding silver.
If primarily ornamental jewelry rather than functional lighter
If the lighter functions more as a decorative article of personal adornment than a functional igniter, it shifts to Chapter 71 as jewelry.
If equipped with an executive leather case as a set
When sold as a set with a leather case for executive use, the gold lighter may classify under travel sets in Chapter 42.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify precious metal content with assay certificates to confirm classification under 9613.80.4000 and avoid reclassification to base metal lighters
• Include detailed invoices specifying karat purity and ensure hallmarks for compliance with US marking requirements
• Be aware of hallmarking pitfalls; unmarked gold items may require CBP approval or face penalties
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Ruby-Embellished Platinum Lighter
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Emerald Gold Cigar Lighter
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Pearl and Platinum Lighter
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Diamond-Inlaid Gold Lighter
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Sapphire and 18K Gold Pocket Lighter
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