Pocket lighters (961310 and 961320) are designed to be carried on the person and are typically small and self-contained. Table lighters and multipurpose lighters that are not designed for pocket carry fall under 961380. Size, form factor, and intended use guide the distinction, and CBP has issued rulings on borderline articles.

No. The heading explicitly excludes flints and wicks from its parts subheading (961390). Flints are generally classified in the chapter covering miscellaneous articles of base metal, and wicks in the chapter covering textile articles, depending on their material composition.