9613.80.20 - Electrical

HTS Code 9613.80.20 classifies "Electrical" cigarette lighters and other lighters that operate electrically. This category is a subdivision of "Other lighters," specifically those not covered by more specific classifications within Chapter 96. The defining characteristic for inclusion here is the reliance on electrical mechanisms for ignition, distinguishing them from purely mechanical lighters or those utilizing chemical ignition solely.

This specific subheading, 9613.80.20, falls under the broader "Other" lighters category, implying it encompasses electrical lighters that do not fit into any more precise subcategories. It is important to note that while the description is simply "Electrical," the context of Chapter 96 firmly places these items as a type of lighter.

The subcategories within 9613.80.20 further refine the classification of these electrical lighters. 9613.80.20.10 is designated for "Multipurpose lighters, including those used to light charcoal and gas grills and fireplaces." These are typically longer-necked lighters designed for safety and convenience in igniting outdoor cooking appliances and hearths. The remaining electrical lighters, which do not fit the specific description of multipurpose lighters, are classified under 9613.80.20.90 as "Other." This residual category captures any electrical lighters not specifically defined as multipurpose.