BIC Lighter Valve Assembly from China
Precision valve component regulating gas flow in disposable BIC cigarette lighters, excluding ignition elements. Classified under HTS 9613.90.80.00 as other lighter parts critical for safe operation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.5%
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
• Include material safety data sheets (MSDS) for plastic/gas components to meet DOT hazardous material regs
• Label shipments clearly as 'lighter parts - non-hazardous' to prevent hazmat surcharges