Sapphire and 18K Gold Pocket Lighter from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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