Platinum Table Lighter from China
An elegant desk lighter made from solid platinum with a flame adjustment wheel, ideal for office or home display. Classified under HTS 9613.80.4000 due to its construction from precious metal (platinum) without flints or wicks. This covers non-pocket luxury lighters of high-value 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
• Provide metallurgical certification proving platinum purity to justify the precious metal classification
• Declare as 'other lighters' not pocket lighters to prevent misrouting to 9613.10 subheadings
• Watch for undervaluation claims; luxury platinum items often trigger CBP scrutiny on declared values