Gold Cigarette Lighter from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.6%
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
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