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U.S. imports of refillable gas-fueled pocket lighters (HS 961320) totaled $2.5M in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Refillable Gas-Fueled Pocket Lighters paid $488K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 20% on $2.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRefillable gas-fueled pocket lighters occupy a premium tier of the lighter market, with China leading US supply and France and Spain contributing well-known branded product lines. The refillable construction — featuring a valve or port that allows the consumer to recharge the butane or other gas fuel — is the defining characteristic that separates these goods from their disposable counterparts under 961310. All imports enter under tariff line 9613200000, and Chinese-origin goods are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a cost factor that has encouraged some sourcing diversification toward Japan and Switzerland for higher-end product.
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Pocket lighters are designed to be carried on the person — they are compact, handheld, and intended for personal use. Table lighters are larger, typically designed to sit on a surface, and classify under heading 961380. If a lighter is marketed and sized for pocket carry but has a refillable gas reservoir, it falls under 961320 regardless of its fuel type.
Both countries are home to major lighter manufacturers with globally recognized brands that have long-established US import relationships. Their presence in the refillable segment reflects the brand-premium positioning of European lighters, which tend to command higher retail price points than commodity disposables.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9613200000 | POCKET LIGHTERS,GAS FUELED,REFILLABLE | $2.5M | 19.56% | $488K |
POCKET LIGHTERS,GAS FUELED,REFILLABLE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9613200000 | POCKET LIGHTERS,GAS FUELED,REFILLABLE | $156K |
POCKET LIGHTERS,GAS FUELED,REFILLABLE
13.2K no
SANITARY PADS, TAMPONS, DIAPERS, DIAPER LINERS ETC
HS 961900
VACUUM FLASKS, OTH VACUUM VESSELS, COMPLETE; PARTS
HS 961700
HAND-OPERATED MECHANICAL FLOOR SWEEPER ETC, NESOI
HS 960390
BALL POINT PENS
HS 960810
FELT TIPPED & OTHER POROUS-TIPPED PENS & MARKERS
HS 960820
VEG MOLDED RESIN ETC CARVING MATERIAL, NESOI
HS 960200
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $1.1M | $43K | -$1.0M |
| New York | $660K | $8K | -$653K |
| Florida | $523K | $22K | -$501K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.0M | -- | -$1.0M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $674K | -- | -$674K |
| MIAMI, FL | $519K | -- | -$519K |