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Lighter Striker Arm from China

Spring-loaded metal arm activating spark wheel in mechanical lighters. This essential ignition part (sans flint) is under HTS 9613.90.80.00.

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

Spring tension specs (2-5N force) prove consumer lighter design

Surface finish (Ra 0.8μm) certs prevent classification as unfinished metal

Avoid bulk packaging that resembles Chapter 73 hardware springs