Outdoor Equipment Classification Guide

 

 

After prolonged exposure to urban bustle, do you yearn to embrace mountains, rivers, and lakes for an impromptu outdoor adventure? Today, growing numbers devote weekends or holidays to outdoor pursuits—camping, picnicking, mountaineering... This outdoor movement surges forward, accompanied by ever-expanding equipment options. How to categorize various types of outdoor gear? Below, let's explore the customs classification of common outdoor equipment together.

1. Camping tents

 

 

 

 

Designed for wilderness accommodation, they provide shelter and come in various structures such as pyramid, tunnel, and dome styles. Materials range from canvas to nylon, with seasonal options including three-season and four-season tents.

Tents are specifically classified under HS code 6306.2200, with a Most-Favored-Nation import duty rate of 6% and an export VAT rebate rate of 13%.

2. Outdoor folding chairs

 

 

 

 

These practical outdoor furniture pieces typically feature wooden or aluminum frames. Lightweight, portable, and foldable, they can be conveniently stored in backpacks, car trunks, or boat cabins, offering both mobility and space efficiency.

Popular models include moon chairs and Kermit chairs. Examples include: recliners, armchairs, and folding chairs. Based on material composition, wooden outdoor folding chairs should be classified under tariff code 9401.6900, while aluminum outdoor folding chairs fall under tariff code 9401.7900. The import MFN tariff rate is 0%, with an export VAT rebate rate of 13%, except for frames made from endangered wood species which qualify for 0% rebate.

3. Roll-up camping tables

 

 

 

 

A roll-up camping table is a portable folding table designed for outdoor use, featuring easy storage and high practicality. Its name derives from the tabletop's spiral-fold design resembling a rolled-up pastry when stored. Typically constructed from wood, plastic or aluminum, these tables offer stable surfaces, durable wear-resistance, compact storage, and lightweight portability.

By material classification: aluminum roll-up camping tables belong under tariff code 9403.2000, wooden versions under 9403.6099, and plastic models under 9403.7000. The import MFN tariff is 0% with 13% export VAT rebate, except for endangered rosewood products which receive 0% rebate.

4. Camping utility carts

 

 

 

 

To facilitate the transportation of camping gear, camping utility carts have become essential for campers. Typically constructed with a metal frame and canvas draped over metal tubes, these carts feature four wheels at the base. Designed specifically for carrying camping supplies, they are non-motorized and require manual pushing or pulling.

Non-motorized camping utility carts should be classified under tariff code 8716.8000, with a Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) import duty rate of 10% and an export tax rebate rate of 13%.

5. Sleeping bags

 

 

 

 

Designed to retain body heat during sleep, sleeping bags are filled with materials such as down or cotton. They are rated for different temperature ranges (e.g., warm, moderate, cold) and come in styles like mummy or rectangular.

Sleeping bags are explicitly classified: those filled with feathers or down shall fall under HS code 9404.3010, while others are classified under 9404.3090. The MFN import duty rate is 10%, and the export tax rebate rate is 13%.

6. Moisture-proof pads

 

 

 

 

Placed beneath a sleeping bag, moisture-proof pads provide insulation from ground moisture and cold. Available in self-inflating or foam varieties, their thermal resistance is measured by R-value—higher values indicate better insulation.

Inflatable moisture-proof pads should be classified under HS code 6306.40 based on material composition, while other mattresses fall under 6306.90. The Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) import duty rate is 6%, with an export VAT refund rate of 13%.

7. Camping stoves

 

 

 

 

Available in gas, alcohol, and liquid fuel variants: gas stoves offer convenience and high heat output; alcohol stoves are portable and safe; fuel stoves excel in extreme cold with superior power.

These stoves are classified under HS 73.21 by fuel type, subject to 7% MFN import duty (8% for parts) with 13% export VAT refund.

8. Trekking poles

 

 

 

 

Designed to assist walking and reduce leg strain, featuring adjustable-length aluminum alloy/carbon fiber construction with shock absorption and wrist straps.

As trekking poles contain no animal-derived materials, they are classified under HS 66020000.90 with 4% MFN import duty and 13% export VAT refund.

9. Camping lanterns

 

 

 

 

Essential for nighttime safety, camping lanterns provide adequate illumination to prevent outdoor hazards like tripping or accidental contact with objects. For portability, standard camping lights are self-powered portable lamps.

According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, portable electric lamps operating on self-contained power sources (e.g., dry cells, storage batteries, or permanent magnet DC generators)–including self-powered portable camping lanterns – shall be classified under tariff code 8513.1090, subject to a 6% MFN import duty rate and 13% export VAT refund.

 

 

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Disclaimer：The above content is translated from Chinese version of Huangpu Customs 12360 . The Huangpu Customs 12360  version shall prevail.