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U.S. imports of lighter fuel in small containers (not exceeding 300 cm³) (HS 360610) totaled $504K in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Importers of Lighter Fuel in Small Containers (Not Exceeding 300 cm³) paid $99K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 20% on $504K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | $218K | -- | -$218K |
| CHINA | $216K | -- | -$216K |
| VIETNAM | -- | $118K | +$118K |
| TURKEY | $49K | -- | -$49K |
| CANADA | -- | $41K | +$41K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3606100000 | LIQUID FUEL IN CONT FOR LIGHTERS NT EXCEED 300 CM3 | $504K | 19.54% | $99K |
LIQUID FUEL IN CONT FOR LIGHTERS NT EXCEED 300 CM3
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3606100000 | LIQUID FUEL IN CONT FOR LIGHTERS NT EXCEED 300 CM3 | $196K |
LIQUID FUEL IN CONT FOR LIGHTERS NT EXCEED 300 CM3
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $241K | -- | -$241K |
| Ohio | $161K | $3K | -$158K |
| Pennsylvania | -- | $139K | +$139K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $218K | -- | -$218K |
| NEW YORK, NY | -- | $118K | +$118K |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $88K | -- | -$88K |