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Windproof Electric Lighter Spark Generator from Japan

Multi-electrode spark generator producing wind-resistant arcs for outdoor plasma lighters. Electrical part under HTS 9613.90.4000 for lighters, leveraging chapter notes excluding non-lighter electrical items.

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

• Performance specs (arc distance, wind resistance) prove lighter functionality to CBP

• Package with compatible lighter housing samples if possible for context