9613.90.40.00 - Electrical

This HTS classification, 9613.90.40.00, specifically covers electrical parts for cigarette lighters and other lighters. This includes components such as heating elements, electrical igniters, batteries, switches, and any other electrical mechanism or part designed to facilitate the operation of a lighter through an electrical process. These parts are distinct from the lighters themselves, which would be classified under different headings within Chapter 96.

This category is differentiated from its sibling, 9613.90.80.00 ("Other"), by its exclusive focus on electrical components. While the "Other" category would encompass non-electrical parts (e.g., metal casings, fuel reservoirs, springs, or sealing components), this specific classification is reserved for parts that are integral to the electrical ignition or power system of a lighter. The defining characteristic for classification here is the presence of an electrical function or component within the part.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges on accurately identifying the part as an electrical component of a lighter. For instance, a small electric heating coil designed to ignite a wick or fuel source, or a micro-switch used in an electronic lighter, would fall under this designation, provided they are intended for use in lighters covered by heading 9613.