Tippmann TiPX Paintball Pistol from China
Mechanical paintball marker pistol using compressed air/CO2 to launch paintballs. Classifies under HTS 9304.00.4000 as compressed gas pistol for recreational use. Modular design with multiple operating modes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Specify paintball-only use and fragile projectile to differentiate from lethal arms
• Include PSI ratings and gas system type (HPA vs CO2) in technical data
• Retail packaging emphasizes 'sporting marker' to avoid arms scrutiny