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

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

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