Disposable Plastic BIC-Style Lighter from China
A single-use, flint-wheel ignited lighter made primarily of plastic with a butane fuel reservoir, commonly used for lighting cigarettes or small fires. It falls under HTS 9613.80.60.00 as a non-mechanical, non-electrical lighter valued not over $5 per dozen pieces, excluding flints and wicks. These are mass-produced for everyday consumer use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify value per dozen does not exceed $5 with detailed invoices; include child-resistant mechanism certification if applicable
• Ensure no flints or wicks are included to avoid reclassification
• Label with fuel type and safety warnings to meet CPSC standards