Cigarette lighters and other lighters — HTS 9613
Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks
Chapter 96 › Heading 9613
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Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 9613 is a broad product category for cigarette lighters and other lighters, including mechanical and electrical types, plus parts of those lighters. It does not include flints and wicks, which are excluded from this heading. The heading can cover items such as pocket lighters and other ignition devices, but the exact classification depends on the product’s design and function.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first identify the type of lighter or part, then follow the more specific subheadings and statistical breakouts. These narrower codes commonly distinguish products by characteristics such as whether the lighter is refillable or nonrefillable, its ignition mechanism, or the material and type of the item or part. Read the full legal description, unit of quantity, and any exclusions rather than choosing a code based only on a product name.
What to check
- Confirm that the item is a lighter or lighter part and is not a flint or wick.
- Document the lighter’s ignition method, refillable status, fuel system, and intended use.
- Check the product’s principal material and construction when the subheading distinguishes materials or types.
- Review the complete HTSUS hierarchy from heading 9613 through the 8-digit provisions, including legal notes and exclusions.
- Compare the selected code with the product’s specifications, photos, and supplier documents; ask a customs broker or seek a formal ruling if the distinctions are unclear.
HTS heading 9613 summary
Cigarette lighters and other lighters is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 9613.80 | Other lighters |
| 9613.90 | Parts |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9613.10.00.00 👉 | Pocket lighters, gas fueled, non-refillable | 4% | Free | 110% |
| 9613.20.00.00 👉 | Pocket lighters, gas fueled, refillable | 9% | Free | 110% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 9613?
Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.