Fitness Equipment: EU import duty and HS code
Home gym equipment is usually low duty but heavy; freight often costs more than the duty itself.
Typical duty
2.7%
HS code
9506.91.00 / 9506.99.00
Duty relief
≤ €150 goods value
Landed cost across destinations
Based on €1,000 of goods plus €100 freight. Duty applies because the goods value exceeds €150.
| Destination | Duty | Import VAT | Total landed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €27.00 | €214.13 | €1,341.13 |
| France | €27.00 | €225.40 | €1,352.40 |
| Netherlands | €27.00 | €236.67 | €1,363.67 |
| Italy | €27.00 | €247.94 | €1,374.94 |
| Spain | €27.00 | €236.67 | €1,363.67 |
| Belgium | €27.00 | €236.67 | €1,363.67 |
| Austria | €27.00 | €225.40 | €1,352.40 |
| Ireland | €27.00 | €259.21 | €1,386.21 |
| Portugal | €27.00 | €259.21 | €1,386.21 |
| Finland | €27.00 | €287.39 | €1,414.39 |
Duty by tariff line
Fitness Equipment is not one tariff line. Under 9506.91.00 and 9506.99.00 the EU applies 4 lines with rates from 0% to 2.7%. Which one applies depends on the material, construction or specification.
| Rate | Tariff line description |
|---|---|
| 0% | Cricket and polo equipment, other than balls |
| 2.7% | Exercising apparatus with adjustable resistance mechanisms |
| 2.7% | Other |
Showing 3 of 4 lines. Source: EU Access2Markets, retrieved 2026-11-05.
Notes for fitness equipment
- Motorised equipment may fall under the Machinery Directive and require CE marking.
- Dumbbells and plates are classified by material (iron, rubber-coated) and can differ in rate.
These are planning figures, not a binding tariff ruling. Origin-based measures (anti-dumping, preferential rates) can change the result.
Fitness Equipment FAQ
What is the duty on exercise bikes?
Typically around 2.7% for the EU MFN rate under 9506.91; confirm the exact code with your customs broker.
Do treadmills need CE marking?
Yes, motorised treadmills are machinery and require CE marking plus a declaration of conformity.