Chapter 96 is the miscellaneous manufactured articles chapter in the HS classification system, covering various manufactured goods not specified in other chapters, including worked animal carving materials, brooms, brushes, sieves, hand sieves, complete travel sets, buttons, slide fasteners, ballpoint pens, pencils, crayons, lighters, smoking pipes, combs, hairpins, scent sprays, and certain other miscellaneous manufactured articles. Goods in this chapter are generally of a daily consumer, personal use, or craft nature, and are not classified under more specific chapters (such as Chapter 39 plastics, Chapter 71 precious metals, Chapter 82 tools, etc.). Heading 9613 covers various lighters and other igniters, regardless of their ignition method (friction, piezoelectric, electronic, chemical, etc.), and regardless of their use (cigarettes, cigars, pipes, candles, blowtorches, etc.), except for igniters specially designed for a particular use that are already classified under other headings. This heading includes disposable lighters, refillable lighters, table lighters, windproof lighters, and mechanical igniters such as flint igniters, but excludes matches (heading 3605) and parts for lighters (which have separate subheadings under heading 9613). HS code 961380 is a six-digit subheading code. The first two digits 96 represent Chapter 96 'Miscellaneous manufactured articles,' indicating that the goods belong to miscellaneous manufactured articles not specifically specified in other chapters. The 3rd-4th digits 13 represent heading 9613 'Lighters and other igniters,' which specifically covers various ignition devices regardless of their working principle or appearance design. The 5th-6th digits 80 represent the subheading 'Other,' i.e., under heading 9613, lighters and igniters other than the already specified subheadings (such as 961310 pocket gas lighters, 961320 table lighters, 961330 other lighters, etc.). Therefore, 961380 refers to other lighters not specifically specified, such as certain special-purpose or non-gas-fuel lighters. The goods are classified under 961380 because they are lighters or igniters but do not meet the description of a more specific subheading. For example, if they are pocket gas lighters, they should be classified under 961310; table lighters under 961320; and other lighters (such as those using liquid fuel, electricity, chemical ignition, etc.) under 961380. At the same time, they cannot be classified under heading 3605 (matches) or heading 8543 (other electrical equipment), because heading 9613 already explicitly covers lighters and igniters.

Product name: The specific name of the declared goods, such as 'electronic lighter,' 'windproof lighter,' 'ignition gun,' etc., which should accurately reflect the product attributes. Brand: Fill in the product brand; if there is no brand, fill in 'no brand,' and it must be consistent with the actual product or packaging. Model: Fill in the product model or specifications, such as 'A123,' 'portable,' etc., for easy identification. Material: Main materials, such as plastic shell, metal body, electronic components, etc., which affect classification. Working principle: Explain the ignition method, such as piezoelectric ignition, electronic ignition, friction ignition, chemical ignition, etc. Use: Clarify the use, such as lighting cigarettes, lighting candles, industrial ignition, etc., but note whether it is dedicated. Packaging specifications: Fill in retail packaging or industrial packaging, such as '50 pieces per box,' which affects classification and supervision. Customs declaration example: Product name: Electronic lighter Brand: ZIPPO Model: ZP-2023 Material: Metal shell, electronic ignition components Working principle: Piezoelectric electronic ignition Use: Lighting cigarettes Packaging specifications: 1 piece per box, retail packaging HS code: 9613800000 Declaration elements: 1. Product name: Electronic lighter; 2. Brand: ZIPPO; 3. Model: ZP-2023; 4. Material: Metal shell, electronic components; 5. Working principle: Piezoelectric electronic ignition; 6. Use: Lighting cigarettes; 7. Packaging specifications: Retail packaging. Incorrectly classifying refillable lighters under 961310; the actual classification should be determined based on whether they are pocket-sized and the gas type. Ignoring the working principle, making it impossible to distinguish 961380 from 961310/961320. Incorrectly classifying lighter parts (such as flints) under 961380; they should be classified under 961390.

The core basis for classification is: whether the goods are lighters or igniters and do not belong to a more specific subheading under heading 9613. First, confirm that the product's function is ignition, rather than matches or other ignition tools. Second, analyze its type: if it is a pocket gas lighter, classify under 961310; if it is a table lighter, classify under 961320; if it is another lighter (such as those using liquid fuel, electricity, chemical energy, etc.), classify under 961380. At the same time, note the exclusion of igniters specially designed for other headings, such as automobile engine ignition devices (classified under 8511). 961310 Pocket gas lighters: 961310 specifically refers to pocket-sized lighters fueled by gas, usually disposable or refillable, while 961380 covers non-pocket or non-gas-fuel lighters. 961320 Table lighters: 961320 refers to table lighters, usually larger and placed in a fixed location, while 961380 includes portable but non-pocket other lighters. 961390 Lighter parts: 961390 covers parts of lighters, such as flints, housings, etc., while 961380 is for complete lighters. 360500 Matches: Matches belong to heading 3605 and are ignited by friction, while lighters are mechanical or electronic ignition devices classified under 9613. 851110 Spark plugs: Spark plugs are used for internal combustion engine ignition and belong to automobile parts, while 961380 is for handheld or portable lighters. Are the goods complete lighters rather than parts? Do they use gas fuel? If so, are they pocket or table type? Is the ignition method electronic, piezoelectric, or friction? Are they dedicated for industrial or special purposes? Is the packaging retail? Is it disposable?

What is the difference between HS code 961380 and 961310? 961310 specifically refers to pocket gas lighters, usually disposable or refillable and small in size; while 961380 covers other lighters, such as those using liquid fuel, electricity, chemical energy, or non-pocket gas lighters. If the lighter is pocket-sized and uses gas, it should be classified under 961310 first. How to determine whether a lighter belongs to 961380? First confirm that the product is a complete lighter, then exclude 961310 (pocket gas) and 961320 (table). If it does not belong to these two and is a lighter or igniter, classify it under 961380. For example, electronic ignition guns and liquid fuel lighters are usually classified under 961380. Which code should lighter parts be classified under? Lighter parts should be classified under 961390, not 961380. 961380 applies only to complete lighters. If flints, housings, ignition components, etc., are imported, they should be declared under 961390. Which code are disposable lighters usually classified under? Disposable lighters, if pocket gas type, are classified under 961310; if other types (such as liquid fuel), under 961380. The determination should be based on the specific material and working principle. Is there a difference in classification between electronic lighters and piezoelectric lighters? In the HS code, both belong to lighters, and classification depends on whether they are pocket gas or table type. If pocket gas, classify under 961310; if other, under 961380. Electronic and piezoelectric are only ignition methods and do not affect the subheading level. What declaration elements are required for lighter exports? Usually product name, brand, model, material, working principle, use, packaging specifications, etc. are required. The specific requirements are subject to customs; it is recommended to refer to the 'Customs Declaration Elements for Import and Export Goods of the People's Republic of China.' How to query the tax rate for 961380? Tax rates may change. The latest tax rate can be queried through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or professional customs declaration software. It is recommended to use the tariff in effect at the time of actual declaration. Which codes are easily confused with lighters during classification? They are easily confused with 961310 (pocket gas lighters), 961320 (table lighters), 961390 (parts), and 360500 (matches). Accurate distinction should be made based on function, fuel type, size, etc.