9305.99.50 - Of articles of subheading 9304.00.20 or 9304.00.40

This HTS subheading, 9305.99.50, specifically covers parts and accessories for articles classified under subheadings 9304.00.20 and 9304.00.40. Heading 9304 generally pertains to "Other arms (for example, spring, air or gas guns and pistols), and similar imported arms" not elsewhere specified. Therefore, this category is for components and supplementary items designed for use with these types of non-firearm arms, which can include items like air pistols, gas-powered replicas, or even certain types of non-lethal projectile launchers.

It is important to distinguish this category from its siblings. Subheading 9305.99.40.00 covers parts and accessories for articles of heading 9303, which typically relate to firearms such as shotguns and rifles. The sibling category 9305.99.60.00 serves as a catch-all for any remaining parts and accessories not specifically enumerated elsewhere within this hierarchy. This present subheading, 9305.99.50, is exclusively for those items linked to the arms classified under 9304.00.20 and 9304.00.40.

Within this classification, further subdivisions exist to provide more granular detail. Subheading 9305.99.50.10 specifically addresses "Parts and accessories of paintball markers," recognizing the distinct nature and common use of these items. The remaining, more general, parts and accessories for articles of subheading 9304.00.20 or 9304.00.40 are captured under subheading 9305.99.50.50, encompassing a broader range of components not specifically designated for paintball markers.