Ruby-Embellished Platinum Lighter from China
Luxury butane lighter featuring a platinum case with hand-set rubies forming a decorative pattern. Falls under HTS 9613.80.4000 for lighters of precious metal (platinum) combined with precious stones (rubies). Designed for collectors and high-end smokers.
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
• Use GIA or equivalent grading reports for rubies to support valuation and classification
• Label as 'composite' if metal and stones both significant to aid CBP review
• Avoid misdeclaration as parts; complete functional lighters must enter under finished goods headings