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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of liquid or liquefied-gas lighter fuels in small containers (not exceeding 300 cm³) (SITC 89934) totaled $504K in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Importers of Liquid or Liquefied-Gas Lighter Fuels 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 dataSmall containers of butane or other liquefied-gas fuels intended for filling or refilling cigarette and similar lighters — capped at 300 cm³ capacity — occupy a distinct classification from bulk fuel imports, reflecting their consumer-product end use. These articles are regulated as flammable gases under DOT hazmat rules (49 CFR), and air freight is subject to strict IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations quantity limits. Importers should note that the 300 cm³ capacity ceiling is a hard classification boundary; containers exceeding that threshold classify elsewhere as fuel products.
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Containers exceeding 300 cm³ fall outside this heading and classify under fuel or gas headings appropriate to their composition and packaging. The 300 cm³ ceiling is a strict classification boundary, so importers should verify fill volumes on product specifications before entry to avoid misclassification.
Butane-filled containers are classified as flammable gases (UN 1011 or similar) under 49 CFR hazmat rules. They require proper hazmat labeling, approved packaging, and shipping papers. Air shipments face additional IATA restrictions on quantity per package and per aircraft, making sea freight the preferred mode for larger commercial volumes.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | $218K | -- | -$218K |
| CHINA | $216K | -- | -$216K |
| VIETNAM | -- | $118K | +$118K |
| TURKEY | $49K | -- | -$49K |
| CANADA | -- | $41K | +$41K |
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