Lighters; parts for cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, other than flints and wicks

HS v2017 Code: 961390

About lighters; parts for cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, other than flints and wicks

hs code 961390 covers a diverse range of lighters, including both mechanical and electrical models, as well as their component parts. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader consumer goods and retail sectors, providing essential products for lighting cigarettes, candles, and other everyday items. The global market for lighters and lighter parts is driven by factors such as consumer preferences, regulatory changes, and the overall demand for smoking-related products.

Production process

The production of lighters and lighter parts typically involves a combination of metalworking, plastic molding, and assembly techniques. Manufacturers may use stamping, casting, or machining processes to create the metal components, while plastic parts are often produced through injection molding. The assembly of these components, including the incorporation of ignition mechanisms and safety features, is a critical step in the manufacturing process.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of hs code 961390 items include various metals (such as steel, brass, and aluminum), plastics (including polypropylene and ABS), and mechanical components like springs and flint. Specialized machinery, such as stamping presses, injection molding machines, and assembly lines, are also essential for the efficient manufacture of lighters and their parts.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of this industry are the finished lighters and lighter parts, which are then distributed and sold to a wide range of consumers, including 240220 cigarette manufacturers, 332999 other miscellaneous fabricated metal product producers, and 453998 all other miscellaneous store retailers. These products are also used in the production of 339999 other miscellaneous manufactured items, such as candles and outdoor cooking equipment.

Revisions to 961390

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 961390. The most recent 1 version of this code (961390) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 961390 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for lighters; parts for cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, other than flints and wicks

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/96'>96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9613'>9613: Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical and parts thereof other than flints and wicks</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/961390'>961390: Lighters; parts for cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, other than flints and wicks</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/961310'>961310: Lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillable</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/961320'>961320: Lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillable</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/961380'>961380: Lighters; whether or not mechanical or electrical, n.e.c. in heading no. 9613</a>"]

    

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