Gold Cigarette Lighter from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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