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HTS Code · Chapter 96 · Updated Oct 21, 2026

9613.80.40.00Lighters

HTS Code 9613.80.40.00 covers any article best defined as Miscellaneous Manufactured ArticlesMiscellaneous manufactured articlesCigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks:Other lighters:Other:Other:Of precious metal (except silver), of precious or semiprecious stones or of such metal and such stones in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Estimated Duty on 9613.80.40.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 21, 2026

China
Total duty
23.6%
$2,360.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
24.07%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$12,407.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Base duty3.6%
  • Section 301 – China7.5%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
  • Customs fees0.47%

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Base Duty Rates for 9613.80.40.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
3.6%
Special Rate of Duty
Free
A*AUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
80%
Units of Quantity
No.
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China23.6%
  • Mexico13.6%
  • Canada13.6%
  • Vietnam16.1%
  • Germany10%

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Tariffs by country · Oct 21, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 9613.80.40.00 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00) from China pay 23.6% in duties: the 3.6% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.

Total duty from China
23.6%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
10%
From Germany, Taiwan and 3 more
Countries with additional tariffs
20 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
China3.6%
  • Section 301 – China7.5%9903.88.15
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.31
23.6%
Mexico3.6%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.55
13.6%0% with USMCA
Canada3.6%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.29
13.6%0% with USMCA
Vietnam3.6%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.84
16.1%
Germany3.6%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor6.4%9903.05.39
10%
Japan3.6%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor8.9%9903.05.49
12.5%
South Korea3.6%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor8.9%9903.05.71
12.5%
Taiwan3.6%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor6.4%9903.05.76
10%
India3.6%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.44
13.6%
Ireland3.6%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor6.4%9903.05.39
10%
Italy3.6%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor6.4%9903.05.39
10%
Switzerland3.6%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor8.9%9903.05.74
12.5%
Thailand3.6%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.77
16.1%
Malaysia3.6%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.54
13.6%
United Kingdom3.6%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.81
13.6%
France3.6%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor6.4%9903.05.39
10%
Indonesia3.6%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.45
13.6%
Brazil3.6%
  • Section 301 – Brazil25%9903.05.01
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.27
41.1%
Bangladesh3.6%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.26
13.6%
Cambodia3.6%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.28
13.6%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00) from China pay 23.6% in duties: the 3.6% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00) from Mexico pay 13.6% in duties: the 3.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00) from Canada pay 13.6% in duties: the 3.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00) from Vietnam pay 16.1% in duties: the 3.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 3.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.4%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 3.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.9%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 3.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.9%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 3.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.4%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00) from India pay 13.6% in duties: the 3.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 3.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.4%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 3.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.4%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 3.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.9%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00) from Thailand pay 16.1% in duties: the 3.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00) from Malaysia pay 13.6% in duties: the 3.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00) from United Kingdom pay 13.6% in duties: the 3.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00) from France pay 10% in duties: the 3.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.4%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00) from Indonesia pay 13.6% in duties: the 3.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00) from Brazil pay 41.1% in duties: the 3.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00) from Bangladesh pay 13.6% in duties: the 3.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00) from Cambodia pay 13.6% in duties: the 3.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 21, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 9613.80.40.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $972K of lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00), up 2214% on 2024, mostly from France (91%), Switzerland (8%) and Taiwan (1%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
France$886K91%6229%10%
Switzerland$75K8%257%12.5%
Taiwan$6K1%14%10%
China$5K1%New23.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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What does HTS code 9613.80.40.00 cover?

HTS code 9613.80.40.00 covers lighters (Of precious metal (except silver), of precious or semiprecious stones or of such metal and such stones), classified under Chapter 96 (Miscellaneous manufactured articles) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 3.6%.

What is the duty rate for HTS 9613.80.40.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 9613.80.40.00 is 3.6%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 80%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00) from China?

As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00) from China pay 23.6% in duties: the 3.6% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00) from Vietnam pay 16.1% in duties: the 3.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00) from Mexico?

As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of lighters (HTS 9613.80.40.00) from Mexico pay 13.6% in duties: the 3.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 9613.80.40.00 from?

In 2025 the US imported $972K of lighters under HTS 9613.80.40.00, mostly from France (91%), Switzerland (8%) and Taiwan (1%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 9613.80.40.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 9613.80.40.00 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-21.

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