Why are Peloton and home gym equipment expensive?

Home fitness equipment from China faces 15-25% tariffs. A $1,500 exercise bike includes roughly $225-375 in tariff costs. Even equipment assembled in the U.S. uses imported components subject to tariffs.

Do bicycle tariffs apply to electric bikes?

Yes. E-bikes from China face a 25% tariff, which adds $200-500 to the retail price of a typical electric bicycle. This has slowed e-bike adoption despite their environmental benefits.

Are fishing and hunting supplies tariffed?

Yes. Fishing rods, reels, and accessories from China face tariffs of 10-25%. Hunting optics and accessories are similarly affected. Outdoor enthusiasts pay an estimated $50-150 more per year due to tariffs.

Tariff Rates

Tariff on Sports Equipment: The Price of Play Just Went Up

U.S. tariffs on imported sports equipment add 5-25% to the retail price. The average active household pays $100-300 per year in hidden tariff costs on fitness and sporting goods. These duties are eligible for refund through the CBP CAPE program.

5-25%

tariff rate range

$100-300/year

avg. household impact

$25 billion

total U.S. imports

How Much Do Tariffs Add to Sports Equipment Prices?

Here's what tariffs actually cost you on common sports equipment purchases.

Product	Tariff Rate	Price Impact
Fitness Equipment	15-25%	$30-200 per item
Bicycles	11-25%	$50-250 per bike
Golf Clubs	5-15%	$20-80 per club
Camping Gear	10-25%	$10-50 per item
Exercise Mats & Weights	15-25%	$5-30 per item

The bigger picture: According to the Yale Budget Lab, U.S. tariffs cost the average American household $3,800 per year across all product categories. Sports Equipment accounts for an estimated $100-300/year of that total.

Which Sports Equipment Products Are Most Affected?

Fitness Equipment

Medium impact

15-25%

tariff rate

This adds $30-200 per item to the price you pay.

Bicycles

Medium impact

11-25%

tariff rate

This adds $50-250 per bike to the price you pay.

Golf Clubs

Low impact

5-15%

tariff rate

This adds $20-80 per club to the price you pay.

Camping Gear

Medium impact

10-25%

tariff rate

This adds $10-50 per item to the price you pay.

Exercise Mats & Weights

Medium impact

15-25%

tariff rate

This adds $5-30 per item to the price you pay.

Where Does Sports Equipment Come From?

Tariff rates vary by country of origin. Here are the top countries exporting sports equipment to the United States.

1China

2Taiwan

3Vietnam

4Cambodia

5Thailand

China faces the highest tariff rates (up to 145% on some goods) due to Section 301 and IEEPA tariffs. Other countries face varying rates under IEEPA “reciprocal” tariffs.

Can You Get This Money Back?

For Importers

CAPE Tariff Refund Recovery

If you import sports equipment, your entries may qualify for refund through the CBP CAPE program. Tariffi prepares your declaration data; your licensed customs broker partner files it.

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For Consumers

B2B2C Refund Distribution

Individual consumers can't file CAPE declarations directly, but Tariffi's distribution program connects you with importers recovering refunds — so a portion of those savings can flow back to you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are Peloton and home gym equipment expensive?: Home fitness equipment from China faces 15-25% tariffs. A $1,500 exercise bike includes roughly $225-375 in tariff costs. Even equipment assembled in the U.S. uses imported components subject to tariffs.
Do bicycle tariffs apply to electric bikes?: Yes. E-bikes from China face a 25% tariff, which adds $200-500 to the retail price of a typical electric bicycle. This has slowed e-bike adoption despite their environmental benefits.
Are fishing and hunting supplies tariffed?: Yes. Fishing rods, reels, and accessories from China face tariffs of 10-25%. Hunting optics and accessories are similarly affected. Outdoor enthusiasts pay an estimated $50-150 more per year due to tariffs.

Related resources

All tariff rates by product & country — browse tariff impacts across all categories
Tariff recovery by industry — refund pools for 30+ import sectors
IEEPA & Section 301 refund guides — step-by-step recovery guides
Tariff impact calculator — estimate your overpayment and potential refund

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