9613.10.00.00 - Pocket lighters, gas fueled, non-refillable 🖩

This HTS category, 9613.10.00.00, specifically enumerates pocket lighters that are fueled by gas and are designed for single use, meaning they are non-refillable. These are typically disposable lighters commonly found in retail settings. The defining characteristic for classification under this heading is the combination of their portable size (pocket lighters), their fuel source (gas), and their inability to be refilled once the fuel is depleted.

This classification is distinct from its sibling, 9613.20.00.00, which covers pocket lighters that are also gas-fueled but are designed to be refillable. Therefore, the key differentiator lies in the reusability of the lighter. If a pocket lighter can have its fuel canister replaced or refilled, it falls under the refillable category. Lighters that are not pocket-sized, or that utilize different fuel types or ignition mechanisms, would be classified elsewhere within Chapter 96.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. The classification is precise, and the criteria for inclusion are based on the physical attributes and functionality of the lighter itself. For practical purposes, customs officials will look for indicators of non-refillable design, such as sealed fuel chambers or the absence of any provision for fuel replacement, in conjunction with the other defining characteristics of a gas-fueled pocket lighter.