Product classification
HS code for Disposable lighter: 9613.10
Lighters, pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillable.
Classification of disposable lighter under HS 9613.10
Disposable lighters are classified under HS code 9613.10 because they meet the specific criteria for pocket lighters that are gas-fuelled and non-refillable. The Harmonized System (HS) organizes products based on their function and material composition. Under Chapter 96, which covers miscellaneous manufactured articles, heading 9613 specifically addresses cigarette lighters and other lighters. The sub-classification 9613.10 is reserved for those designed for the pocket that cannot be replenished with fuel once exhausted. These items typically feature a plastic body and a fixed fuel reservoir. Classification is determined by General Interpretative Rule (GRI) 1, which dictates that classification is governed by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Since these lighters are specifically described in the text of subheading 9613.10, they are excluded from more general categories. The classification also considers the mechanism, whether it is a flint-wheel or a piezo-electric ignition, provided the device remains non-refillable and intended for personal use.
- Covers
- Standard plastic disposable gas lighters
- Non-refillable piezo-electric pocket lighters
- Fixed-fuel cigarette lighters
- Disposable cricket-style lighters
- Also under 9613.10
- BIC Lighters
- Cricket Lighters
- Tokai Lighters
- Ronson (disposable line)
- Djeep Lighters
Codes often confused with 9613.10
Common mistake. Disposable lighters are frequently confused with refillable pocket lighters, which fall under HS code 9613.20. The primary distinction is the presence of a valve for refilling. Additionally, larger lighters intended for household use, such as long-reach utility lighters, may be misclassified here but often belong under 9613.80 if they are not considered "pocket" lighters. Some importers mistakenly use 3606.10, which covers liquid or liquefied-gas fuels in containers used for filling lighters, rather than the lighter apparatus itself.
Top exporters and importers of HS 961310 (the code used for disposable lighter), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 961310 (the code used for disposable lighter) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 961310, not only disposable lighter.
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 disposable lighter
Brazil classifies disposable lighter under NCM 9613.10.00: HS 9613.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about disposable lighter
What is the HS code for Disposable lighter?
The HS code for Disposable lighter is 961310 (Lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillable). The HS code for a disposable, non-refillable gas-fuelled pocket lighter is 9613.10.
How do I classify Disposable lighter for customs?
Disposable lighter is classified under HS code 961310 — Lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillable. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the ignition type change the HS code?
No, as long as the lighter is non-refillable and gas-fuelled, both flint and electronic ignition types remain under 9613.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of disposable lighter (HS 961310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 961310 (the code used for disposable lighter) 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 disposable lighter (HS 961310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 961310 (the code used for disposable lighter) 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.
Is the HS code for Disposable lighter the same in all countries?
The base HS code 961310 for Disposable 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 disposable lighter in Brazil?
In Brazil, disposable lighter (HS 961310) is classified under NCM 9613.10.00.