Product classification
HS code for Lighter fluid: 3606.10
Fuels, liquid or liquefied-gas, in containers, of a kind used for filling or refilling cigarette or similar lighters and of a capacity not exceeding 300cm3.
Classification of lighter fluid under HS 3606.10
Lighter fluid is classified under HS code 3606.10. This classification is governed by Chapter 36, which includes explosives, pyrotechnic products, and certain combustible preparations. Heading 3606 specifically covers ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms, as well as articles of combustible materials. Subheading 3606.10 is very specific: it applies to liquid or liquefied-gas fuels in containers of a kind used for filling or refilling cigarette or similar lighters, provided the capacity of the container does not exceed 300 cm3. The classification is strictly dependent on the packaging and the intended use. If the fluid is presented in larger containers, it loses its classification under this heading and is treated as a chemical or petroleum product.
- Covers
- Butane gas canisters for lighters (under 300cm3)
- Liquid naphtha lighter fluid in small tins
- Refill canisters for pocket lighters
- Liquefied petroleum gas for utility lighters
- Small pressurized fuel containers for igniters
- Also under 3606.10
- Zippo Premium Lighter Fluid
- Ronsonol Lighter Fluid
- Clipper Butane Gas
- Colibri Butane
- Newport Zero Butane
Codes often confused with 3606.10
Common mistake. Lighter fluid is often misclassified under HS code 2710 if it is a petroleum-based liquid, or HS code 2901 if it is a pure acyclic hydrocarbon like butane. However, Note 2 to Chapter 36 clarifies that heading 3606 applies only to fuels in containers of a capacity not exceeding 300 cm3. If the container exceeds 300 cm3, it must be classified in Chapter 27 or Chapter 29 depending on its chemical composition. Another common error is using 3814 for organic composite solvents.
Top exporters and importers of HS 360610 (the code used for lighter fluid), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 360610 (the code used for lighter fluid) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% of world imports. The United Kingdom reports $143M of its chapter 36 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 360610, not only lighter fluid.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $10M 13% of world exports
- 2 China $10M 13% of world exports
- 3 United States $8.8M 12% of world exports
World total: $76M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $8.7M 12% of world imports
- 2 Germany $6.9M 9.4% of world imports
- 3 France $4.8M 6.6% of world imports
The United Kingdom reports $143M of its chapter 36 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $74M 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 lighter fluid
Brazil classifies lighter fluid under NCM 3606.10.00: HS 3606.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about lighter fluid
What is the HS code for Lighter fluid?
The HS code for Lighter fluid is 360610 (Fuels; liquid or liquefied-gas, in containers, of a kind used for filling or refilling cigarette or similar lighters and of a capacity not exceeding 300cm3). The HS code for lighter fluid in containers not exceeding 300 cm3 is 3606.10.
How do I classify Lighter fluid for customs?
Lighter fluid is classified under HS code 360610 — Fuels; liquid or liquefied-gas, in containers, of a kind used for filling or refilling cigarette or similar lighters and of a capacity not exceeding 300cm3. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What happens if the lighter fluid container is larger than 300cm3?
If the container capacity exceeds 300 cm3, the product is typically classified under HS code 2710.12 or 2711.13, depending on whether it is liquid or gas.
Which countries are the top exporters of lighter fluid (HS 360610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 360610 (the code used for lighter fluid) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($10M, 13% of world exports), China ($10M) and the United States ($8.8M). World exports came to about $76M, 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 lighter fluid (HS 360610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 360610 (the code used for lighter fluid) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($8.7M, 12% of world imports), Germany ($6.9M) and France ($4.8M). World imports came to about $74M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). The United Kingdom reports $143M of its chapter 36 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Is the HS code for Lighter fluid the same in all countries?
The base HS code 360610 for Lighter fluid 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 lighter fluid in Brazil?
In Brazil, lighter fluid (HS 360610) is classified under NCM 3606.10.00.