The tariff classification of cigarette lighters from China.
Issued July 11, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9613.20.0000
Headings: 9613
Product description
, Ramsey, NJ. The merchandise is comprised of “Wurth” brand, gas fueled, refillable pocket lighters. The pocket lighter is in the shape of a wrench (it is a bar of metal with jaws at one end) and it measures 3 ½ inches in length. When a metal lever at the side of the jaws is depressed, a butane flame is emitted from the center of the jaws.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for gas fueled, refillable pocket lighters will be 9613.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks, pocket lighters, gas fueled, refillable.
Full text
NY I83885 July 11, 2002 CLA-2-96:RR:NC:2:231 I83885 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9613.20.0000 Mr. Matthew Valenza Schenker, Inc. 150 Albany Avenue Freeport, NY 11520 RE: The tariff classification of cigarette lighters from China. Dear Mr. Valenza: In your letter, dated June 28, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Wurth Central Purchasing America, Inc., Ramsey, NJ. The merchandise is comprised of “Wurth” brand, gas fueled, refillable pocket lighters. The pocket lighter is in the shape of a wrench (it is a bar of metal with jaws at one end) and it measures 3 ½ inches in length. When a metal lever at the side of the jaws is depressed, a butane flame is emitted from the center of the jaws. The applicable subheading for gas fueled, refillable pocket lighters will be 9613.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks, pocket lighters, gas fueled, refillable. The rate of duty will be 9 percent ad valorem. Cigarette lighters that are shipped full of gas are regulated both by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Department of Transportation (DOT). For information regarding the laws and regulations administered by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, you may write to: Mr. Michael Bogumill Consumer Product Safety Commission 4330 East West Highway, Room 610 Bethesda, MD 20814 FAX (301) 504-0012 For information regarding the laws and regulations administered by the Department of Transportation, you may write to: Mr. James Enoch Jones Department of Transportation Office of Hazardous Materials Exemptions and Approvals 400 7the Street SW Washington, DC 20590 This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Thomas Brady at (646) 733-3030. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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