HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9613.10 – Lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillable
HS code 9613.10 is the 6-digit subheading for lighters, pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillable. It is used for disposable butane lighters, flint lighters (non-refillable), electronic ignition lighters (non-refillable), mini utility lighters (non-refillable) and promotional disposable lighters.
What HS 9613.10 covers
This HS code specifically covers pocket, cigarette, gas-fueled lighters that are non-refillable, commonly known as disposable lighters. These ubiquitous items are designed for convenience and are intended for use until the fuel is exhausted, then discarded. They are widely traded globally as everyday convenience items, found in supermarkets, convenience stores, and tobacco shops. International trade involves mass production in a few key countries and widespread distribution to consumer markets worldwide. Importers are typically general merchandise distributors, retailers, and tobacco product wholesalers, while exporters are large-scale manufacturers with high-volume production capabilities. Key considerations include adherence to strict safety standards, the incorporation of child-resistant features, and compliance with various national and international regulations regarding flammability, packaging, and disposal. Their low cost and widespread availability make them a significant item in global consumer goods trade.
- Covers
- Disposable butane lighters
- Flint lighters (non-refillable)
- Electronic ignition lighters (non-refillable)
- Mini utility lighters (non-refillable)
- Promotional disposable lighters
- Examples
- BIC Lighters
- Cricket Lighters
- Tokai Lighters
- Ronson (disposable line)
- Djeep Lighters
Codes often confused with 9613.10
Common mistake. This code is distinct from refillable lighters (9613.20) and other types of lighters like electric lighters (9613.80) or parts of lighters (9613.90). It also differs from matches (3605.00).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 961310, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 961310 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 10% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $359M 45% of world exports
- 2 France $197M 25% of world exports
- 3 Spain $50M 6.3% of world exports
World total: $797M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $66M 10% of world imports
- 2 Slovakia $63M 9.4% of world imports
- 3 France $36M 5.4% of world imports
World total: $662M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 9613.10
Brazil does not split HS 9613.10: its NCM code is 9613.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 96.13 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9613.10
What is HS code 961310?
HS code 961310 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillable. This HS code specifically covers pocket, cigarette, gas-fueled lighters that are non-refillable, commonly known as disposable lighters. These ubiquitous items are designed for convenience and are intended for use until the fuel is exhausted, then discarded. They are widely traded globally as everyday convenience items, found in supermarkets, convenience stores, and tobacco shops. International trade involves mass production in a few key countries and widespread distribution to consumer markets worldwide. Importers are typically general merchandise distributors, retailers, and tobacco product wholesalers, while exporters are large-scale manufacturers with high-volume production capabilities. Key considerations include adherence to strict safety standards, the incorporation of child-resistant features, and compliance with various national and international regulations regarding flammability, packaging, and disposal. Their low cost and widespread availability make them a significant item in global consumer goods trade.
What products fall under HS code 961310?
Disposable butane lighters, flint lighters (non-refillable), electronic ignition lighters (non-refillable), mini utility lighters (non-refillable), promotional disposable lighters
What are common misclassifications for HS code 961310?
This code is distinct from refillable lighters (9613.20) and other types of lighters like electric lighters (9613.80) or parts of lighters (9613.90). It also differs from matches (3605.00).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 961310?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 961310 in UN Comtrade data were China ($359M, 45% of world exports), France ($197M) and Spain ($50M). World exports came to about $797M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 961310?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 961310 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($66M, 10% of world imports), Slovakia ($63M) and France ($36M). World imports came to about $662M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 961310 structured?
HS code 961310 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (96) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (13) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 961310?
In Brazil, HS code 961310 is NCM 9613.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.