HS code 9506.91 covers Gym & physical exercise equipment — for example treadmills & exercise bikes, dumbbell & weight sets, multi-gyms. South Africa applies an indicative general customs duty of 0%, on top of which 15% import VAT is charged.
Worked example: landed cost on R100,000 of goods
| Customs value (CIF) | R100,000 |
| Customs duty (0%) | R0 |
| Import VAT (15% on ATV) | R16,500 |
| Estimated landed cost | R116,500 |
VAT is charged on the Added Tax Value (customs value + 10% upliftment for non-SACU imports + duties). Figures exclude clearing, freight and any anti-dumping/safeguard duty. For an exact, all-in figure use the Duty & VAT Calculator.
Where HS 9506.91 sits in the tariff
Classification is decided at heading level first. Heading 9506 is “Gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table tennis) or outdoor games equipment, n.e.c. in this chapter, swimming pools and paddling pools”. If your product is closer to one of the neighbouring subheadings below, that line — and its duty rate — is the one that applies.
- 9506.11 Skis; for snow
- 9506.12 Ski-fastenings (ski-bindings); for snow-skis
- 9506.19 Snow-ski equipment
- 9506.21 Sailboards; for water sport
- 9506.29 Water sport equipment; water-skis, surf-boards and other water-sport equipment, excluding sailboards
- 9506.31 Golf clubs; complete
- 9506.32 Golf balls
- 9506.39 Golf equipment; other than clubs and balls
- 9506.40 Table-tennis articles and equipment
- 9506.51 Lawn-tennis rackets; whether or not strung
- 9506.59 Tennis, badminton and similar rackets; whether or not strung
- 9506.61 Lawn-tennis balls
- 9506.62 Balls; inflatable 0% duty
- 9506.69 Balls; (other than inflatable or for lawn-tennis, golf or table-tennis)
- 9506.70 Skates; ice and roller, including skating boots with skates attached
- 9506.91 Athletics and gymnastics equipment — this page
- 9506.99 Equipment for outdoor games and recreation n.e.c. in heading no. 9506
Harmonised System HS 2022 nomenclature. See the whole of Chapter 95 →
Watch HS 9506.91 for changes
Duty rates, anti-dumping measures and permit rules change by Government Gazette. We’ll email you if this code’s status shifts.
Data current as of 2026-08-06. Indicative general (MFN) rate — real duty can differ at 8-digit level, under trade agreements (SADC, EU-EPA) and by Government Gazette. This is guidance, not a tariff determination under s47(9) of the Customs & Excise Act, 1964. Verify against the current SARS Tariff Book.
More codes in Chapter 95 — Toys, games & sports requisites
Frequently asked questions
What is the import duty on gym & physical exercise equipment in South Africa?
HS code 9506.91 (Gym & physical exercise equipment) attracts an indicative general customs duty of 0% in South Africa, plus 15% import VAT charged on the Added Tax Value. Verify the exact rate in the current SARS Tariff Book.
What is the HS code for treadmills & exercise bikes?
The Harmonised System heading for gym & physical exercise equipment is 9506.91. South Africa uses an 8-digit tariff line based on this heading — confirm the precise 8-digit code in the SARS Tariff Book before importing.