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Verified tariff evidence · HS 950691

Gym and fitness equipment import duty in United Kingdom

The exact HS 950691 national lines in this evidence set show a base MFN rate of 2%. The detailed destination code and product description decide which line applies.

Tariff snapshot checked 20 June 2026; source and line details are shown below.

The short answer

Base MFN duty
2%
National tariff lines found
2 exact-HS6 lines
Import tax input
20% — Standard UK import VAT rate unless reduced/zero/exempt treatment applies.
Tariff source
UK Online Trade Tariff

This is not an all-in rate. Origin preferences, anti-dumping or other trade measures, excise, quotas, entry fees and broker charges are not included in the MFN figure.

National tariff lines under HS 950691

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United Kingdom MFN lines extracted from UK Online Trade Tariff
National code Official description MFN rate
9506911000 Exercising apparatus with adjustable resistance mechanisms 2%
9506919000 Other 2%

Classification checks for gym and fitness equipment

HS 950691 covers articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics or athletics. Parts, sports-specific equipment and medical rehabilitation devices may classify elsewhere.

  1. Is the equipment designed for general exercise or a specific sport?
  2. Is it a complete machine or a part?
  3. Is its principal purpose medical rehabilitation?

See what HS 950691 includes and excludes.

Worked import-cost example

This illustration uses £1,000.00 of goods, £75.00 shipping and £25.00 insurance. The illustration treats goods, shipping and insurance as the planning customs value.

Effect of the evidenced MFN line on the example shipment
Scenario Rate Duty Import tax Illustrative total
Evidenced base rate 2% £22.00 £224.40 £1,346.40

Tax limitation: Standard UK VAT is used for the illustration. The product may instead be reduced-rated, zero-rated or exempt.

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Evidence and official sources

  • Classification and base MFN tariff UK Online Trade Tariff

    Exact HS 950691 rows; snapshot 20 June 2026.

  • Import tax HMRC VAT rates

    Standard UK import VAT rate unless reduced/zero/exempt treatment applies.

Evidence snapshot: 2026-06-20T15:36:38.213Z. The source may have changed after that date, so check it again before placing an order or making a declaration.

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