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
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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