9613.80.40.00 - Of precious metal (except silver), of precious or semiprecious stones or of such metal and such stones

This HTS category, 9613.80.40.00, specifically classifies lighters that are not categorized under other specific material types at this level. The defining characteristic for inclusion here is their construction from precious metal, excluding silver. This also encompasses lighters made from precious or semi-precious stones, or a combination of such metals and stones. The emphasis is on high-value materials and significant gemstone embellishments as the primary classification determinant.

At this level, the "Other" designation implies that other more specific subcategories for lighter materials within chapter 96 have been exhausted. For example, if a lighter was primarily constructed of plastic or base metals and did not meet the criteria for precious materials, it would fall into a different "Other" category at a higher level or a more specifically defined subheading. The distinction lies directly in the composition and inherent value of the materials used in the lighter's construction.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions under 9613.80.40.00. Classification into this code is final based on the presence of precious metals (other than silver) or precious/semi-precious stones. Importers should ensure that documentation accurately reflects the materials of construction to support this classification, especially when dealing with items of significant intrinsic value.