Import duty on jump ropes from China
Rates checked
Importing jump ropes from China into the US costs about 24.6% in duty and tariffs in total: 4.6% base duty under HTS 9506.91.00.30, a 7.5% product-specific Section 301 China tariff plus 12.5% under the Section 301 forced-labor trade action. It can reach 41.4% if a different code applies.
HTS code for jump ropes
9506.91.00.30
Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table-tennis) or outdoor games, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; swimming pools and wading pools; parts and accessories thereof: Other: Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics or athletics; parts and accessories thereof: Other
Medium confidence
Duty and tariff breakdown
| Line | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base customs dutyHTS 9506.91.00.30 | 4.6% |
| Section 301 — product-specific China tariffheading 9903.88.15 | 7.5% |
| Section 301 — forced-labor trade actionheading 9903.05.31A Section 301 trade action on countries whose import-ban policies on forced-labor goods the U.S. considers inadequate. It applies to applicable Chinese-origin goods, subject to exemptions. | 12.5% |
| Total estimated duty | 24.6% |
| Merchandise processing fee (MPF)FY2027 per entry, minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 | 0.3464% |
| Harbor maintenance fee (HMF)ocean freight only | 0.125% |
Range if a different code applies: 24.6%–41.4% (5609.00.40.00, 7312.90.00.00)
What decides it: 41.4% if it is classified under HTS 5609.00.40.00 (articles of yarn); 24.6% if it is classified under HTS 9506.91.00.30 (articles and equipment for general physical exercise).
Rates checked 10 Nov 2026
Worked example
- Per $1,000 of goods: $246.00 in duty and tariffs, plus about $4.71 in MPF and HMF (a small entry pays the MPF minimum instead).
- Per unit at an example $1.50 factory price: $0.37 in duty and tariffs.
Why the code might be different
The code depends on what the product is made of and what it is mainly used for. Jump ropes are usually made of PVC-coated steel cable with plastic handles. If customs reads it differently, 5609.00.40.00 (Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included: Other, 41.4% total); 7312.90.00.00 (Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated: Other, 37.5% total) could apply instead. A different material, a different power source or a different main use can move a product to another heading.
Compliance and paperwork
- Prop 65 warning (California) — may applyCalifornia OEHHA
- Country-of-origin label — appliesCBP
What else goes into landed cost
Duty is one line. Freight from the factory to the Amazon warehouse, customs brokerage, inspection, and Amazon's fulfilment and referral fees usually cost more than the duty does.
Duty on jump ropes is about 24.6%, but it's rarely the biggest cost.
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Questions about importing jump ropes
What HTS code are jump ropes?
Jump ropes from China usually fall under HTS 9506.91.00.30 (Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table-tennis) or outdoor games, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; swimming pools and wading pools; parts and accessories thereof: Other: Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics or athletics; parts and accessories thereof: Other). The match has medium confidence. If customs reads the product differently, 5609.00.40.00 or 7312.90.00.00 could apply.
Is there a Section 301 tariff on jump ropes?
Yes. Jump ropes from China pay the 7.5% product-specific China tariff (heading 9903.88.15) and the 12.5% forced-labor trade action (heading 9903.05.31) under Section 301, on top of the 4.6% base duty, 24.6% in total.
How much duty do I pay on jump ropes from China?
About 24.6% of the goods' value: $246.00 per $1,000 of goods, or $0.37 per unit at a $1.50 factory price. The MPF and HMF customs fees come on top, about 0.4714% together.
What paperwork do jump ropes need?
Usually: Country-of-origin label on the product. Check the compliance section above for what each involves.