Product classification
HS code for Electric lighter: 9613.80
Lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, n.e.c. in heading no. 9613.
Classification of electric lighter under HS 9613.80
Electric lighters are classified under HS code 9613.80 based on the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6. Heading 9613 specifically covers cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not they are mechanical or electrical. While traditional lighters rely on a fuel source like butane and a flint-and-steel or piezoelectric ignition, electric lighters (often referred to as plasma or arc lighters) use a high-voltage battery to create an electrical arc between electrodes or to heat a resistance coil. Because these devices perform the primary function of a lighter—igniting tobacco, candles, or other materials—they are classified within this heading. Subheading 9613.80 is the residual category for lighters that are not pocket-sized gas lighters or table lighters of the preceding subheadings. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the device is rechargeable via USB or contains a lithium-ion battery, as the essential character of the item is that of a lighter.
- Covers
- USB rechargeable plasma lighters
- Electric arc lighters for candles
- Electronic flameless lighters
- Battery-operated heated coil lighters
- Tactical electric lighters
- Also under 9613.80
- Tesla Coil Lighters
- Zippo (rechargeable arc lighters)
- RONXS Electric Lighter
- LCFUN Plasma Lighter
- Saberlight.
Codes often confused with 9613.80
Common mistake. Electric lighters are frequently misclassified under HS code 8516.79, which covers other electro-thermic appliances. However, because heading 9613 is more specific to the function of lighting, it takes precedence. Another common error is using HS code 8543.70 for individual electrical machines with a unique function. While an electric lighter is an electrical machine, the specific provision for lighters in Chapter 96 must be used according to the principles of the Harmonized System.
Top exporters and importers of HS 961380 (the code used for electric lighter), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 961380 (the code used for electric lighter) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 961380, not only electric lighter.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $199M 38% of world exports
- 2 United States $100M 19% of world exports
- 3 Germany $51M 9.7% of world exports
World total: $528M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $70M 14% of world imports
- 2 Germany $55M 11% of world imports
- 3 China $46M 9.4% of world imports
World total: $489M 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 electric lighter
Brazil classifies electric lighter under NCM 9613.80.00: HS 9613.80 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about electric lighter
What is the HS code for Electric lighter?
The HS code for Electric lighter is 961380 (Lighters; whether or not mechanical or electrical, n.e.c. in heading no. 9613). The primary HS code for electric lighters, including plasma and arc varieties, is 9613.80.
How do I classify Electric lighter for customs?
Electric lighter is classified under HS code 961380 — Lighters; whether or not mechanical or electrical, n.e.c. in heading no. 9613. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are the batteries in electric lighters classified separately?
No, if the battery is integrated into the lighter and presented as a single functional unit, the entire device is classified under 9613.80. If batteries are shipped separately as replacements, they would fall under heading 8506 or 8507.
Which countries are the top exporters of electric lighter (HS 961380)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 961380 (the code used for electric lighter) in UN Comtrade data were China ($199M, 38% of world exports), the United States ($100M) and Germany ($51M). World exports came to about $528M, 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 electric lighter (HS 961380)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 961380 (the code used for electric lighter) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($70M, 14% of world imports), Germany ($55M) and China ($46M). World imports came to about $489M, 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 Electric lighter the same in all countries?
The base HS code 961380 for Electric 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 electric lighter in Brazil?
In Brazil, electric lighter (HS 961380) is classified under NCM 9613.80.00.