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