Product classification
HS code for Cigarette lighter: 9613.20
Lighters, pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillable.
Classification of cigarette lighter under HS 9613.20
HS code 9613.20 is designated for pocket lighters that are gas-fuelled and refillable. Classification in this sub-heading is driven by two main factors: the fuel source and the mechanical capability for replenishment. Heading 9613 covers all cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical. Sub-heading 9613.20 specifically isolates those that use liquefied gas (typically butane) and are designed with a valve or mechanism that allows the user to refill the reservoir. This distinguishes them from disposable lighters. The classification process involves identifying the ignition mechanism and the fuel reservoir. If a lighter is integrated into another object, it is still generally classified under 9613 as the lighter provides the essential character of the combined article in many customs jurisdictions, following the principles of GRI 3(b).
- Covers
- Refillable butane pocket lighters
- Metal casing refillable gas lighters
- Electronic ignition refillable gas lighters
- Windproof gas-fuelled refillable lighters
- Piezoelectric refillable gas lighters
- Also under 9613.20
- Zippo (with gas inserts)
- S.T. Dupont Ligne 2
- Xikar Executive
- Colibri Daytona
- Vector KGM.
Codes often confused with 9613.20
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs between 9613.20 and 9613.10. HS code 9613.10 is strictly for non-refillable (disposable) pocket lighters. Importers often fail to distinguish between the two in their documentation. Another common error is using 9613.80, which is for "other lighters" such as table lighters or vehicle lighters. If the lighter is electric (USB rechargeable) and does not use gas, it should be classified under 9613.80 rather than 9613.20. Additionally, fuel canisters sold separately are not classified here; butane refills are classified under 3606.10 if they are in containers of a capacity not exceeding 300 cm³.
Top exporters and importers of HS 961320 (the code used for cigarette lighter), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 961320 (the code used for cigarette lighter) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 64% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 10% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 961320, not only cigarette lighter.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $305M 64% of world exports
- 2 Spain $46M 9.7% of world exports
- 3 France $34M 7.1% of world exports
World total: $477M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $43M 10% of world imports
- 2 United States $40M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$36M 8.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $420M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 cigarette lighter
Brazil classifies cigarette lighter under NCM 9613.20.00: HS 9613.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cigarette lighter
What is the HS code for Cigarette lighter?
The HS code for Cigarette lighter is 961320 (Lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillable). The specific HS code for a refillable, gas-fuelled pocket cigarette lighter is 9613.20.
How do I classify Cigarette lighter for customs?
Cigarette lighter is classified under HS code 961320 — Lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillable. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I classify a lighter that is not refillable?
Non-refillable gas-fuelled pocket lighters are classified under HS code 9613.10, distinguishing them from the refillable models in 9613.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of cigarette lighter (HS 961320)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 961320 (the code used for cigarette lighter) in UN Comtrade data were China ($305M, 64% of world exports), Spain ($46M) and France ($34M). World exports came to about $477M, 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 cigarette lighter (HS 961320)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 961320 (the code used for cigarette lighter) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($43M, 10% of world imports), the United States ($40M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $36M). World imports came to about $420M, 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.
Is the HS code for Cigarette lighter the same in all countries?
The base HS code 961320 for Cigarette lighter is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for cigarette lighter in Brazil?
In Brazil, cigarette lighter (HS 961320) is classified under NCM 9613.20.00.