9613.80.20.10 - Multipurpose lighters, including those used to light charcoal and gas grills and fireplaces

This HTS category, 9613.80.20.10, specifically encompasses multipurpose lighters that are electrically powered. These lighters are designed for a variety of ignition tasks beyond traditional cigarette lighting, notably including the ignition of charcoal and gas grills, as well as fireplaces. The key defining characteristic for inclusion here is the electrical nature of the ignition mechanism, distinguishing them from mechanical or fluid-fueled lighters.

Within the broader "Other lighters" heading, this subcategory for electrical multipurpose lighters stands apart from its sibling, 9613.80.20.90, which covers "Other" multipurpose lighters. While the sibling category would encompass any multipurpose lighters not classified as electrical (such as those utilizing butane or other fuels with a mechanical ignition system), this specific classification is reserved for those relying on an electrical spark or arc to initiate combustion.

As a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions under 9613.80.20.10. Therefore, classification within this code relies directly on the precise description: the lighter must be multipurpose (serving uses beyond typical cigarette lighting), and it must be electrically powered for its primary ignition function. Examples would include plasma arc lighters or those employing a heating element powered by a battery, intended for outdoor cooking or home heating applications.