Sapphire and 18K Gold Pocket Lighter from China
Compact piezoelectric lighter with 18k gold construction and sapphire cabochons on the sides. Classified in HTS 9613.80.4000 due to use of precious metal and semiprecious stones in a complete lighter. Excludes flints/wicks per heading scope.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.1%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Conduct material content analysis if gold alloy questioned; must exceed base metal thresholds
• Include user manual proving functionality to distinguish from ornamental objects