You are buying a commercial trampoline park. You need to move massive steel frames from China to your building. You have to deal with heavy ocean freight. You have to deal with customs brokers.
I am Ayla. I own Yommi Play. We are a direct commercial trampoline park supplier. We manufacture and export heavy-duty indoor trampoline park equipment. We load 40HQ containers with steel every week. I will lay out the exact process for importing a trampoline park from China. No corporate talk. Just the raw logistics of moving heavy metal and clearing customs.
The Steel Profile and Weight Limits
A commercial trampoline park is mostly steel. We use 80x80mm galvanised steel pipes for our main structures. The wall thickness is a massive 3.0mm. We refuse to use 2.0mm. We refuse to use 2.5mm. Teenagers jumping create massive kinetic energy. Thin steel bends under dynamic loads. Our 3.0mm steel holds.
This creates a specific shipping dynamic. Weight.
A standard 40HQ container holds about 68 cubic meters of usable space. It also carries a strict weight limit. It sits around 26,000 to 28,000 kilograms. This depends on your shipping line. It depends on local road laws. When we ship standard soft playgrounds, we usually max out the volume first. Foam and plastics take up space. When we ship trampoline parks, we max out the weight fast.
We figure out the total tonnage of your steel frame during the 3D design phase. We balance the load. We make sure the container hits the legal road weight limits for your local trucking delivery. You avoid overweight tickets. You avoid port delays.
Loading the Container Properly
We do not just throw steel pipes into a box. The ocean is rough. Ships sway for 30 days straight.
We wrap every single steel pipe. We use multiple layers of heavy bubble wrap. Metal cannot scrape against metal. It ruins the rust-proofing. It scratches the powder coating.
We load the heaviest steel frames on the floor of the container. We distribute the weight evenly across the axles. We pack the jumping mats on top of the steel base. We pack the springs next. We put the PVC padding in last.
We put the hardware and small mechanical parts inside custom crates. We use processed plywood. We never use raw wood. Raw wood triggers customs inspections. Officials look for bugs. You have to provide a fumigation certificate. Plywood bypasses this completely. Your container clears customs faster.
Choosing Your Trade Terms (FOB, CIF, DDP)
You need to pick a shipping term. We ship out of the Ningbo Port.
You can pick FOB. Free On Board. We manufacture the park. We load the container. We cleared Chinese export customs. We put the box on the ship. You take over from there. You pay the ocean freight. You buy the insurance. You manage the destination customs. You control the costs directly with your own freight forwarder.
Most buyers pick CIF. Cost, Insurance, and Freight. We book the vessel. We pay the ocean freight. We ensure the cargo. The container arrives at your nearest major port. Los Angeles. Felixstowe. Melbourne. You take over at the port. You clear local customs. You hire a truck to move the container to your building.
We also offer DDP in some regions. Delivered Duty Paid. We handle everything. Factory floor to your front door. We pay the ocean freight. We pay your local import duties. You just wait for the truck to back up to your warehouse.
Customs Paperwork and HS Code 95069990
You need specific documents to get your steel out of the port. We hand over the complete package.
We provide the Commercial Invoice. It shows the exact value of the equipment. We provide the Packing List. It shows the total weight. It shows the cubic volume. It shows the box count. We give you the Bill of Lading. This is your title to the goods. You need it to claim the container from the shipping line. We provide the Certificate of Origin.
Give your customs broker this number. HS Code 95069990. It covers articles and equipment for general physical exercise.
This code dictates your import duties. The US charges 4.6%. Watch out for Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports. The EU charges 2.7% plus local VAT. The UK is 2.0% plus VAT. Australia is 0% with our ChAFTA Certificate of Origin. Canada ranges from 0% to 4.5%. Mexico sits at around 15%.
Customs rules change constantly. Check these exact rates with your licensed broker before we ship.
Compliance and Fire Certifications
Customs officials might flag your container for a compliance check. Your local municipality will definitely check your paperwork before you open.
We engineer our extreme trampoline frames to meet ASTM F2970 for the US market. We meet PAS 5000 and EN 13219 for Europe.
We test our materials. The PVC padding is fire-retardant. The high-density foam inside is fire-retardant. We provide the Material Safety Data Sheets. The MSDS. We hand over the flammability test reports. You hand these to customs if they ask. You hand them to your local fire marshal to get your building permit. We make sure you pass inspection.
Receiving the Steel at Your Building
Your broker clears customs. The truck arrives at your venue. The clock starts ticking.
Trucking companies usually give you two free hours to unload a container. After that, they charge expensive drop fees. They charge wait fees by the hour.
You cannot unload 20,000 kilograms of steel by hand in two hours. You need a forklift. Rent one. Have it waiting on site before the truck pulls up. Hire a local crew to help pull the loose boxes out.
Make sure your receiving door is wide enough. A standard double door is often too small for bundled main frames. We ask for your door dimensions before we weld the steel in China. We calculate the breakdown sizes. We engineer the frame sections to fit through your specific entrance. You carry the pieces in. You bolt the heavy-duty flange plates together inside the building. The structural integrity stays intact. You avoid tearing down a wall. You avoid renting a crane.
Trial Assembly and Quality Control
We do not ship blind. We run a trial assembly on our factory floor.
We build the complex corner joints. We bolt the main steel frames together. We verify the measurements against the 3D CAD drawings. If a bolt hole is off by two millimetres, we fix it in the factory. You do not discover manufacturing errors on your job site.
We number every single steel pipe. We put stickers on the metal. The numbers on the pipes match your 3D installation manual. We check off the packing list item by item as we load the truck. You get exactly what you paid for.
Installation and Engineer Dispatch
Putting the steel together takes precision. We offer two ways to do this.
We send our guys. For massive parks, we dispatch our Chinese engineers. You cover their flights. You pay for the visa. You pay for a local hotel. You pay a standard wage of $150 USD per day. Our engineer reads the CAD files. He directs your local welders and assembly crew. He ensures the 3.0mm steel is bolted and secured perfectly. He gets the park built fast.
You use your guys. If you have a local crew, we supply the 3D manuals. We send exploded-view diagrams. We get on video calls with your foreman. We walk them through the hard parts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Will the steel rust during the ocean freight?
No. We galvanise our 80x80mm steel pipes inside and out. We apply a rust-proof treatment. We powder-coat the visible sections. We wrap them tight in plastic. The salty ocean air does not reach the bare metal. Your steel arrives clean.
Q2: How do I know the correct parts are in the container?
We document everything. We send you photos of the steel on the factory floor. We send you photos of the container being loaded. We match the physical items to the packing list. You can hire a third-party inspector like SGS to check the container before we lock the doors.
Q3: Does the container come straight to my door?
If you choose CIF or FOB, the container goes to the port. You hire a local drayage trucking company. They move it from the port to your facility. If you choose our DDP option, we handle that final truck ride for you.
Q4: Do you send spare parts with the shipment?
Yes. Trampoline parks take a beating. Springs wear out. Mats get scuffed. We pack a box of spare parts in your container. We throw in extra springs. We add extra foam tubes. We include spare PVC leather. You keep these in your back room. You handle basic maintenance immediately.
Q5: How long does it take to manufacture the steel?
We use a basic formula. Ten days for every 200 square meters. A 1,000 square meter park takes about 50 days to manufacture. Add a week for loading. Add your ocean transit time. Plan your lease agreement around this timeline.
Start Your Import Process
Moving heavy steel across the world requires strict logistics. Figure out your weight limits. Get your HS Code ready. Partner with a factory that handles the packing properly. You bypass the middlemen. You get direct pricing.
Contact the Yommi Play engineering team today. Send us your floor plan. We will look at the layout. We will give you a straight freight estimate. We get your park built.
