{"id":1170,"date":"2020-02-05T19:00:34","date_gmt":"2020-02-05T19:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/?p=1170"},"modified":"2023-05-01T11:29:02","modified_gmt":"2023-05-01T11:29:02","slug":"fitness-equipment-from-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/fitness-equipment-from-china\/","title":{"rendered":"Importing fitness equipment from China"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It would seem like it is harder and harder to stay healthy in this day and age. It is no surprise that the number of people interested in sports is increasing. One of the best things you can do for your body is to exercise with gym equipment. There is a higher demand for specific products; thus, among importers, importing fitness equipment from China to the US becomes more popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importing fitness equipment from China \u2013 production areas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important production hubs in China is in Xiamen, <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/factories-in-fujian-province-china\/\">Fujian<\/a> Province. The Tong&#8217;an District itself, located in the city, is responsible for 10% of fitness equipment exported from China. Also, the provinces responsible for the production of fitness equipment are mainly <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/factories-in-guangdong-province-china\/\">Guangdong<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/industries-in-zhejiang-province-china\/\">Zhejiang<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/factories-in-shandong-province-china\/\">Shandong<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find various fitness equipment in cities such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dezhou<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dongguan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guangzhou<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wenzhou<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shenzhen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jinhua<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shanghai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qingdao.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/importing-fitness-equipment-from-china-manufacturers-map-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Importing fitness equipment from China - map\" class=\"wp-image-2132 lazyload\" width=\"700\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/importing-fitness-equipment-from-china-manufacturers-map-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Importing fitness equipment from China - map\" class=\"wp-image-2132 lazyload\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/importing-fitness-equipment-from-china-manufacturers-map-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/importing-fitness-equipment-from-china-manufacturers-map-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/importing-fitness-equipment-from-china-manufacturers-map-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/importing-fitness-equipment-from-china-manufacturers-map.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importing fitness equipment from China \u2013 trade fairs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Trade fairs are events where importers can get to know the suppliers and their products. The following list contains selected events, where exhibitors will display fitness equipment, sportswear, and similar goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alpitec China<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Beijing &#8211; New China International Exhibition Center, Beijing, China<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official website: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fairbz.it\/alpitecchina\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">fairbz.it\/alpitecchina\/en<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Int&#8217;l Health, Wellness and Fitness Expo (IWF Shanghai)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Shanghai, China<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official website: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ciwf.com.cn\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">ciwf.com.cn\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canton Fair &#8211; China Export And Import Fair Spring Phase 3<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Guangzhou &#8211; China Import and Export Complex, Guangzhou, China<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official website: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cantonfair.org.cn\/en\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">cantonfair.org.cn\/en\/index.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">China International Sporting Goods Show<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Shanghai &#8211; National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai, China<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official website: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/en.sportshow.com.cn\/\" target=\"_blank\">en.sportshow.com.cn\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asia-Pacific Outdoor Show<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Nanjing International Expo Center, Nanjing, China<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official website: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.outdoor-show.com.cn\/\" target=\"_blank\">outdoor-show.com.cn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, Hong Kong<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official website: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/m.hktdc.com\/fair\/hksportsleisureexpo-en\/HKTDC-Hong-Kong-Sports-and-Leisure-Expo.html\" target=\"_blank\">hktdc.com\/fair\/hksportsleisureexpo-en\/HKTDC-Hong-Kong-Sports-and-Leisure-Expo.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FIBO China<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Shanghai &#8211; National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai, China<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official website: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fibo-china.cn\/\" target=\"_blank\">fibo-china.cn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asian Sporting Goods Show<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, Hong Kong<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official website: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asiansporting.com\/en-index.php\" target=\"_blank\">asiansporting.com\/en-index.php<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/importing-fitness-equipment-from-china-gym-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"fitness equipment from china gym\" class=\"wp-image-1172 lazyload\" width=\"600\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/importing-fitness-equipment-from-china-gym-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"fitness equipment from china gym\" class=\"wp-image-1172 lazyload\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/importing-fitness-equipment-from-china-gym-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/importing-fitness-equipment-from-china-gym-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/importing-fitness-equipment-from-china-gym-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/importing-fitness-equipment-from-china-gym.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importing fitness equipment from China \u2013 US duty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Importing comes with payment of due duties. The current rates of duty are in the <a href=\"https:\/\/hts.usitc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">HTS system<\/a>, and it is recommended to check it before ordering goods. The list below presents selected products together with their codes and the corresponding amount of duty. The rates of duty are currently applicable in the USA. You will find there the equipment necessary for some exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Floor coverings and mats (4016.91.00) \u2013 8%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics or athletics; parts and accessories thereof (9506.91.00) \u2013 6%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like (6403.99.60.40) \u2013 8.5%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tennis shoes, basketball shoes, and the like, for women (6403.99.90.31) \u2013 10%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jumping rope (6310.90.20) \u2013 28.2%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shin-guards and elbow or shoulders pads excluding those for football; waist, thigh and hip protective equipment (9506.99.60.80) \u2013 4%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clothing of synthetic fiber (sportswear) (6112.12.00) \u2013 8.5%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The list could go on and on. The ongoing US-China trade war results in additional tariffs on some goods imported from China to the US. The 15% tariff applies to all the products in the table, with the exemption of subheading 4016.91.00 (mats). If the product has an existing 4% duty, the new rate would be 19%. In the end, the tariff will lead to higher prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importing fitness equipment from China \u2013 importer\u2019s responsibilities (US)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A<a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/credit-report\/\"> trustworthy supplier<\/a> is essential for the business to be successful. Make sure to prepare and gather <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/import-from-china-documents\">the necessary documents<\/a> for clearance formalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should be mindful of the existing regulations regarding the specific type of product and make sure the products comply with all US safety standards. Any gym equipment that plugs in has to comply with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/wireless\/bureau-divisions\/technologies-systems-and-innovation-division\/rules-regulations-title-47\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">FCC Part 15<\/a>. In terms of fitness apparel, the products have to follow US regulations for sports apparel, including <a href=\"https:\/\/oehha.ca.gov\/proposition-65\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">CA Prop 65<\/a>. Besides, it should have proper labeling. Sports nutrition supplements are subject to regulations by the US Food and Drug Administration (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-imports-exports\/importing-food-products-united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">FDA<\/a>) recognized as food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in importing other products from China, check out our other <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/tag\/import-from-china\/\">posts<\/a> on that topic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It would seem like it is harder and harder to stay healthy in this day and age. It is no surprise that the number of people interested in sports is increasing. 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