Platinum Table Lighter from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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