Platinum Table Lighter from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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