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
24%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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