9613.20.00.00 - Pocket lighters, gas fueled, refillable

This HTS category, 9613.20.00.00, specifically covers pocket lighters that are fueled by gas and are designed to be refillable. These are the familiar, commonly used lighters that can be replenished with fuel after use, distinguishing them from disposable or single-use alternatives. The focus here is on the mechanical functionality for producing a flame and the inherent design allowing for repeated fueling.

It is crucial to differentiate this category from its sibling, 9613.10.00.00, which pertains to pocket lighters that are gas-fueled but *non-refillable*. The defining characteristic for this subcategory is the disposable nature of the lighter, meaning it is intended for single use or until its fuel source is exhausted and cannot be replenished. Therefore, the ability to refill is the primary classification determinant between these two closely related items.

As this category is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification within 9613.20.00.00 is determined solely by the product meeting the criteria of being a pocket lighter, gas-fueled, and refillable. Practical considerations for classification would include examining the construction of the lighter to confirm the presence of a fuel reservoir and a mechanism for replenishment, as well as verifying the fuel type is gas.