Gold Cigarette Lighter from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.6%
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
• 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