U.S. imports of Lighter Fuel in Small Containers (Not Exceeding 300 cm³) (HS 360610) totaled $673K in August 2026, imported from 8 countries.
Importers of Lighter Fuel in Small Containers (Not Exceeding 300 cm³) paid $120K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 17.84% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Lighter Fuel in Small Containers (Not Exceeding 300 cm³) imports of $673K in August 2026 ran 19% above the year-to-date monthly average of $567K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLiquid or liquefied-gas fuels packaged in small containers — typically butane or naphtha — intended for filling or refilling cigarette lighters and similar devices fall under 3606100000, provided the container capacity does not exceed 300 cm³. China leads US imports under this heading, with South Korea and Turkey also among the top suppliers. These products are regulated as flammable hazardous materials under DOT rules and may be subject to CPSC requirements when sold as consumer refill products.
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Heading 3606 specifically covers containers not exceeding 300 cm³ intended for filling or refilling cigarette or similar lighters. Larger containers of the same fuel — butane, naphtha, or other liquefied-gas fuels — would be classified under the appropriate fuel or chemical heading based on the substance and container type. The 300 cm³ limit and the lighter-refill end-use purpose are both required for classification here.
Yes. Imports of lighter fuel containers from China classified under 3606100000 are subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the standard MFN duty rate. Importers should verify the current applicable Section 301 list and any product-specific exclusions at the time of entry, as these measures have been subject to ongoing review and modification.
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$673KYoY · free account
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$361KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $6.7M of Lighter Fuel in Small Containers (Not Exceeding 300 cm³) and exported $4.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 3606
Subheading 360610 · $673K of $1.9M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3606100000 | Liquid Fuel in Cont for Lighters Nt Exceed 300 Cm3 | $673K | 17.84% | 100.00% | $120K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3606100000 | Liquid Fuel in Cont for Lighters Nt Exceed 300 Cm3 | $361K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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Turkey and China together supply 62% of it. China pays 36.6% duty; India 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 17.84% of imports for consumption.