Sourcing trampolines from China
Trampolines entered as exercise or gymnastics equipment carry 2% UK duty from China, with no trade remedy recorded on that line. Establish whether the model is a toy: toy conformity requirements differ from general consumer product safety duties in Great Britain. Cambridge China Bridge sources trampolines.
Duty depends on the confirmed classification
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 3 October 2026, heading 9506 covers exercise, gymnastics, athletics, sports and outdoor-game equipment. The other exercise or gymnastics equipment line, 9506 91 90 00, carries 2% duty from China. The supplied data records no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension on that line. The table shows product variants against the same conditional classification, rather than separate tariff lines.
The tariff attaches an import control on cat and dog fur. Imports of that fur and products made from it are banned, including goods from China; exclude it from the material specification. The data also lists cat and dog fur export controls and a cultural-goods export licence measure. Ask your customs broker to confirm any applicable declaration requirement.
Confirm the commodity code using the intended use, construction and complete product specification before costing the order. A garden play trampoline should not automatically use the exercise-equipment classification. See the fitness equipment guide for the wider heading.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness rebounders, if classified as general exercise equipment | 9506 91 90 00 | 2% | None |
Specify the frame, jumping bed and enclosure
State whether the trampoline is for children's play, adult exercise or gymnastics, and whether it is for domestic or commercial use. Agree the footprint, jumping-bed dimensions, frame tubing, weld finish, corrosion protection, spring or elastic system, padding coverage, enclosure attachment and entry closure. Specify intended user limits, replacement parts and the packed component list.
For Great Britain, products intended for play by children under 14 fall within toy rules, subject to exclusions. For a toy model, the importer must check conformity documentation and the relevant marking before sale. Other consumer models need assessment under general product safety rules where applicable. Ask testing and certification to establish the route for the actual model before production.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order of 24 rectangular gymnastics trampolines; values are illustrative under 9506 91 90 00, invoiced at £15,000 free on board, with £2,500 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £17,500. Duty at 2% is £350. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £17,850, so it is £3,570. Import taxes total £3,920; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £350 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Frame: assemble samples and check tube fit, welds, sharp edges, fastener engagement, stability and coating damage against the approved specification.
Bed and suspension: check stitching, attachment loops, spring retention, elastic consistency and padding coverage; arrange load and durability testing against the agreed test plan.
Enclosure: check net seams, pole padding, attachment security, entry closure and gaps around the jumping bed; compare the assembled enclosure with the approved sample.
Documents and packing: match reports to the supplied model, check assembly instructions and user warnings, and verify the component list. For toy models, verify importer identification and conformity records. Repeat the assembly check on arrival.
What goes wrong
Potential failures include incompatible frame joints, loose fasteners, uneven spring tension, torn attachment loops, padding that shifts away from springs and enclosure seams that open under tension. A report for a different bed, spring system or enclosure does not show how the supplied model performs. Keep the approved sample and agree how substitutions will be reviewed.
Missing instructions are also a safety issue. An official report records a Chinese trampoline rejected at the border and destroyed after insufficient markings, warnings and instructions created an injury risk. Review these alongside the physical build before shipment, using the inspection guide.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on trampolines from China?
The supplied tariff data gives 2% for 9506 91 90 00, other exercise or gymnastics equipment, with no recorded trade remedy or suspension. Confirm that your trampoline belongs on this line.
Is a children's trampoline a toy?
Products designed or intended for play by children under 14 fall within toy rules, subject to exclusions. Establish the intended use and applicable safety route for the actual model.
What documents should I check for a toy trampoline?
Check the declaration of conformity, relevant technical documentation, conformity marking and importer identification. Match the supporting reports to the model and components being supplied.
What should I check when trampolines arrive?
Inspect cartons for damage and missing parts, assemble samples, and check frame joints, fasteners, bed attachments, padding, enclosure closure and instructions against the approved specification.