9305.20.05.00 - Rifle stocks

This HTS category, 9305.20.05.00, specifically classifies rifle stocks. These are the foundational components of a rifle, designed to be held by the shooter and to provide a stable platform for the firearm's action, barrel, and sights. This classification encompasses stocks made from various materials, including wood, synthetic polymers, and metals, as long as they are intended for use with rifles as defined under heading 9303.

It is important to distinguish this classification from its sibling category, 9305.20.80, which covers "Other" parts and accessories for shotguns and rifles of heading 9303. While 9305.20.05.00 is narrowly focused on the stock itself, the "Other" category would encompass a broader range of components such as barrels, bolts, triggers, sights, and furniture that do not fit the specific definition of a rifle stock.

As a leaf node in the HTS, there are no further subdivisions under 9305.20.05.00. Therefore, classification into this category relies on the definitive identification of the item as a stock intended for a rifle. Common examples include traditional wooden stocks, synthetic polymer stocks, and chassis systems that serve as the primary structural support for a rifle. The key determinant is the form and function of the component as a rifle stock, distinct from other firearm parts.