If you're a smoker who frequently uses a lighter to light up your cigarettes, you may have questions about whether or not it's legal to mail a lighter.   Whether you're shipping a lighter to a friend or family member or sending a package that contains a lighter, there are specific guidelines and regulations that you need to be aware of.

According to the USPS, it is permissible to mail a cigarette lighter that contains fuel or has been emptied of fuel.   However, there are restrictions on the types of lighters that can be mailed, and certain precautions must be taken in packaging and labeling.

The USPS prohibits the mailing of lighters that use fuel other than butane, including lighters that use liquid fuel such as gasoline or oil.   Torch lighters that are used for making creme brulee or soldering, and novelty lighters that look like toys or guns, are also prohibited from being mailed.   Only cigarette lighters that are intended for personal use are allowed to be mailed.

When mailing a cigarette lighter, it must be placed in a sturdy and safe container that is leak-proof and can withstand damage during transportation.   The container should be marked as "Contains Lighters" on the outside, and you must use the USPS Priority Mail Express service to send the package.

If you are sending multiple lighters in one package, or if the lighters have been emptied of fuel, you may use First-Class Mail.   In this case, each lighter must be packaged separately and marked as "Contains Lighters."

When mailing a cigarette lighter, it's important to remember that it is your responsibility to comply with all USPS guidelines and restrictions.   Failure to do so can result in a fine or legal penalties.

In conclusion, cigarette lighters can be sent through the mail, but only if they meet specific guidelines and restrictions set by the USPS.   Only lighters that contain butane fuel, that are intended for personal use, and packaged securely in a leak-proof container can be mailed.