Sourcing tennis wheelchairs from China
Manual tennis wheelchairs from China carry 0% UK duty, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty listed. Confirm the manufacturer's intended purpose: medical-device models need compliant marking; confirm MHRA registration requirements and whether an overseas maker needs a UK Responsible Person with the MHRA. Cambridge China Bridge sources tennis wheelchairs.
Zero duty on manual tennis wheelchairs
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 5 October 2026, heading 8713 covers carriages for disabled persons. Manual tennis wheelchairs fall within the non-mechanically propelled line, 8713 10 00 00, carrying 0% duty for goods from China. The supplied tariff record lists no anti-dumping duty, countervailing duty or suspension. The table shows product variants sharing this tariff line.
The manual line has a cultural-object export-licence annotation. The other line, 8713 90 00 00, also carries 0% duty and has waste import and export controls. For waste imported from China into England under notification controls, the exporter must apply to the competent authority in China for consent. Ask your customs broker to confirm the applicable control before shipping any consignment classified as waste.
Confirm the construction and intended use through finding your commodity code. Ask your broker about the export annotation if you later export the chairs. For another sports-wheelchair family within this heading, see basketball wheelchairs.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual tennis wheelchairs with a fixed seat position | 8713 10 00 00 | 0% | None |
Specify the seating and court-handling geometry
Agree seat width and depth, cushion thickness, backrest height, axle position, rear-wheel camber and footrest position against a drawing and an approved sample. Specify frame material, chair weight, user weight limit, pushrim finish, tyre type and caster arrangement. Have the intended player assess reach, propulsion and turning before approving the sample.
Medical-device status depends on the manufacturer's claims. Obtain the intended-purpose statement and matching labels and instructions. For a model supplied as a medical device in Great Britain, confirm compliant UKCA or CE marking, MHRA registration and the overseas manufacturer's UK Responsible Person. Arrange testing and certification checks for the exact model and seating configuration.
Agree replacement tyres, bearings, axle pins, straps and upholstery by part reference. Record which adjustments the user can make and obtain the corresponding assembly and maintenance instructions. Specify packing that protects wheel alignment, pushrims and exposed frame ends.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 8 manual tennis wheelchairs, with air freight under 8713 10 00 00, invoiced at £13,800 free on board, with £5,000 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £18,800. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £18,800, so it is £3,760. With no duty, the only import tax is the VAT, which a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Geometry: measure seating, camber, axle and footrest positions against the approved drawing; check that adjustment clamps hold their settings.
Wheel retention: check removable axles latch securely, wheels rotate freely and pushrims have no sharp edges; test caster tracking and rear anti-tip components where fitted.
Frame and seating: inspect welds, fasteners, straps and upholstery fixings; review strength and stability reports against the supplied configuration and declared user weight.
Documents and arrival condition: match model identification, instructions and medical-device documents where applicable; repeat wheel-retention and alignment checks after unpacking. Use a quality inspection before dispatch.
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What goes wrong
A chair can match the catalogue photograph while having the wrong seat height or axle position. The player may struggle to reach the pushrims or turn confidently. Unequal camber, loose adjustment clamps and caster misalignment can cause tracking problems; poorly seated removable axles can release a wheel.
Do not accept a general wheelchair report without checking its model and configuration. Examine welds and upholstery fixings, reject damaged pushrims and compare packed chairs with the approved sample. Record arrival damage before assembly and keep replacement-part references with the inspection record.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For machinery and equipment, see machinery imports.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on tennis wheelchairs from China?
Manual tennis wheelchairs under 8713 10 00 00 carry 0% duty in the supplied tariff record, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty listed.
Do tennis wheelchairs need medical-device registration?
Confirm the manufacturer's intended purpose and claims. Models supplied as medical devices in Great Britain need compliant marking. Confirm MHRA registration requirements and the applicable UKCA or CE marking route with the MHRA.
What measurements should I give a tennis-wheelchair factory?
Provide seat width and depth, cushion thickness, backrest height, axle and footrest positions, rear-wheel camber and the user weight limit, supported by a drawing and approved sample.
What should I check when tennis wheelchairs arrive?
Check wheel retention, alignment, caster tracking, adjustment clamps, welds, pushrim edges and seating fixings. Match each chair to the approved specification and inspect for packing damage.