&&The igniter electrode assembly, product number 9944-5851, used to light a BBQ grill using piezoelectricity, is a part for a Coleman Roadtrip Grill. The sample provided is a stainless steel electrode housed in a ceramic body connected to a thin, plastic-coated wire, about 10 ½ inches in length, which, in turn, is connected to an ignitor. Pressing the top of the igniter snaps a tiny spring-loaded pin against a piezoelectric crystal which generates an electrical charge on its surface. The igniter then sends this electrical charge along the wire to the igniter electrode to light the propane in the grill.

&&You have indicated that the anticipated tariff classification number for the product is 8544.42.00.00, as another electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V, fitted with connectors. This assembly functions other than as an electric conductor.&&&&Consideration was given to heading 73.21 which provides for, among other things, barbeques and their parts. However, the parts provision covers clearly identifiable iron or steel parts only. This assembly is not a part of iron or steel. Accordingly, 73.21 is disregarded.&&&&The good is most specifically provided for in Heading 96.13 which reads, "Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks".&&&&Consideration is given to the Explanatory Notes of Heading 96.13 which reads in pertinent part, "The lighters classified in this heading may be of the pocket or table types, or may be designed for fixing on the wall, fitting to gas stoves, etc." In this case, the igniter electrode assembly is fitted to the propane gas grill.&&