Heading · Chapter 96
9613: Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks
4 subheadings make up heading 9613 in chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles).
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
EU 2.7% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Türkiye 2.7% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines 
USA 3.6% – 9% General (MFN) 9 tariff lines · average 5.6% 
Canada 6.5% – 9.5% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 7.9% 
Mexico Free – 25% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 10.7% 
Brazil 16.2% – 18% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 17.1% 
Argentina 18% – 35% General (MFN) 22 tariff lines · average 20.3% 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free – 5% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 3.3% 
Japan Free – 5.1% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 1% 
Taiwan 2.5% – 10% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 6.6% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 15% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines Subheadings 4
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$144kUS$144k+US$3m+US$16m+> US$136m
Exports: 132
- China: US$872m
- France: US$296m
- Spain: US$150m
- United States: US$136m
- Germany: US$67m
- Slovakia: US$50m
- Netherlands: US$37m
- Vietnam: US$25m
- Bulgaria: US$20m
- Italy: US$20m
- Poland: US$20m
- Philippines: US$19m
- Mexico: US$16m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$16m
- Thailand: US$15m
- Japan: US$14m
- Austria: US$12m
- Türkiye: US$10m
- Brazil: US$9m
- India: US$7m
- Switzerland: US$6m
- Belgium: US$6m
- Czechia: US$6m
- United Kingdom: US$6m
- Guatemala: US$6m
- South Korea: US$5m
- Romania: US$5m
- Sweden: US$5m
- Russia: US$5m
- Australia: US$5m
- Greece: US$3m
- Taiwan: US$3m
- Hungary: US$3m
- Singapore: US$3m
- Tunisia: US$3m
- Luxembourg: US$2m
- Malaysia: US$2m
- Slovenia: US$2m
- Cyprus: US$2m
- Indonesia: US$2m
- Canada: US$2m
- Serbia: US$2m
- South Africa: US$2m
- United Arab Emirates: US$2m
- Denmark: US$1m
- Croatia: US$1m
- Lithuania: US$668k
- Sri Lanka: US$658k
- San Marino: US$547k
- Fiji: US$482k
- Latvia: US$450k
- Portugal: US$347k
- Finland: US$302k
- Kyrgyzstan: US$295k
- Dominican Republic: US$276k
- Chile: US$243k
- Belarus: US$239k
- Ireland: US$228k
- Egypt: US$202k
- Israel: US$171k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$2mUS$2m+US$7m+US$26m+> US$61m
Imports: 213
- United States: US$254m
- Germany: US$110m
- France: US$81m
- China: US$67m
- Slovakia: US$67m
- Mexico: US$66m
- United Arab Emirates: US$61m
- Italy: US$61m
- Spain: US$57m
- Indonesia: US$50m
- Russia: US$46m
- Canada: US$46m
- United Kingdom: US$42m
- Japan: US$42m
- Netherlands: US$41m
- Türkiye: US$35m
- Nigeria: US$33m
- Poland: US$32m
- Australia: US$31m
- Iraq: US$28m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$27m
- South Korea: US$26m
- Malaysia: US$21m
- Romania: US$20m
- Vietnam: US$20m
- Austria: US$18m
- India: US$17m
- Brazil: US$16m
- Thailand: US$16m
- Belgium: US$15m
- Switzerland: US$14m
- Greece: US$14m
- Czechia: US$13m
- Nepal: US$12m
- Argentina: US$12m
- Egypt: US$12m
- Philippines: US$12m
- Libya: US$12m
- Macao SAR China: US$12m
- Sweden: US$11m
- Colombia: US$10m
- Taiwan: US$10m
- Bangladesh: US$10m
- Saudi Arabia: US$10m
- Bulgaria: US$9m
- Portugal: US$8m
- Chile: US$8m
- Hungary: US$8m
- Israel: US$8m
- Lebanon: US$8m
- Serbia: US$7m
- Kazakhstan: US$7m
- Guatemala: US$7m
- Ukraine: US$7m
- Morocco: US$7m
- New Zealand: US$7m
- Croatia: US$7m
- South Africa: US$7m
- Algeria: US$6m
- Norway: US$6m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$872m | 45.7% |
| 2 |  France | US$296m | 15.5% |
| 3 |  Spain | US$150m | 7.8% |
| 4 | United States | US$136m | 7.1% |
| 5 |  Germany | US$67m | 3.5% |
| 6 |  Slovakia | US$50m | 2.6% |
| 7 |  Netherlands | US$37m | 1.9% |
| 8 |  Vietnam | US$25m | 1.3% |
| 9 |  Bulgaria | US$20m | 1% |
| 10 |  Italy | US$20m | 1% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$254m | 13.3% |
| 2 | Germany | US$110m | 5.8% |
| 3 | France | US$81m | 4.3% |
| 4 | China | US$67m | 3.5% |
| 5 | Slovakia | US$67m | 3.5% |
| 6 | Mexico | US$66m | 3.5% |
| 7 |  United Arab Emirates | US$61m | 3.2% |
| 8 | Italy | US$61m | 3.2% |
| 9 | Spain | US$57m | 3% |
| 10 |  Indonesia | US$50m | 2.6% |
In the UK Global Tariff, heading 9613 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 9613 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is 2.7%.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 9613 covers 8 tariff lines and the duty is 2.7%.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 9613 into 9 tariff lines; the duty is between 3.6% and 9% (average 5.6%).
In the Customs Tariff of Canada, heading 9613 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is between 6.5% and 9.5%.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) divides heading 9613 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 25% (average 10.7%). 2 of them are duty-free.
In the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), heading 9613 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is between 16.2% and 18%.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) divides heading 9613 into 22 tariff lines; the duty is between 18% and 35% (average 20.3%).
In the Customs Tariff of Peru, heading 9613 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is 6%.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand divides heading 9613 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 5% (average 3.3%). 2 of them are duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, heading 9613 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 5.1%. 4 of them are duty-free.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan divides heading 9613 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is between 2.5% and 10% (average 6.6%).
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 9613 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) divides heading 9613 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Norway, heading 9613 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia divides heading 9613 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is 15%.
In the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), heading 9613 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is 20%.
World trade in heading 9613 goods reached US$2bn in 2024, down 4.3% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 45.7% of the total, ahead of France.
The United States imported the most (US$254m).
The United Kingdom ranked 24th among 132 exporters with US$6m.
The United Kingdom imported US$42m.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks?
Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks fall under HS heading 9613, part of chapter 96, in section XX of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on cigarette lighters and other lighters in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 9613 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on cigarette lighters and other lighters in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 9613 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2.7%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most cigarette lighters and other lighters?
China, with US$872m in 2024 (45.7% of world exports).