9613 - Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks:

The HTS category 9613 encompasses cigarette lighters and other types of lighters, regardless of their ignition mechanism (mechanical or electrical). This broad category includes devices designed to produce a flame for igniting tobacco products or other materials. It also extends to include any parts or components specifically manufactured for these lighters, with the exclusion of flints and wicks which are classified separately.

Within the broader Section XX of Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles, this chapter differentiates lighters from other manufactured goods. Compared to sibling categories at the root of the HTS, which primarily cover live animals or raw materials, Chapter 96 focuses on finished goods and articles of a miscellaneous nature. Therefore, 9613 is distinct from categories dealing with agricultural products or industrial materials, being exclusively concerned with portable ignition devices.

To further refine classification, HTS 9613 is subdivided into specific types of lighters and their parts. Subcategories include pocket lighters, distinguished by whether they are refillable or non-refillable, and further categorizations for "other lighters" and "parts" to ensure precise duty assessment and statistical tracking of these specific goods.