Shipping and customs from the factory to Europe
SportsiQ ships fitness and sports equipment from partner factories to Poland by sea, rail or air, clears customs and import VAT here and delivers DDP to your warehouse, shop, 3PL or Amazon fulfilment centre across the EU, the UK, Switzerland and Norway. Fitness equipment is often heavy and bulky at the same time, and that decides how it should travel.
Racks, plates, treadmills and benches usually belong in a container; samples and urgent light goods can fly; rechargeable electronics follow their own rules. Our offers show prices delivered to your address, so you know your landed cost before you order.
Shipping fitness equipment to Europe: transport options from the factory
| Mode | Transit to Poland | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sea freight (FCL/LCL) | 25–45 days, the longer end of the range | Weights, racks, machines, treadmills and other heavy or bulky goods; full containers at the lowest cost per piece |
| Rail freight | 25–45 days, the shorter end of the range | Mixed orders where you want a balance of cost and speed |
| Air freight | 7–12 days | Samples, urgent reorders, light goods such as bands, mats and apparel |
| Express courier | 7–14 days | Samples and small parcels |
| Rechargeable electronics, pumps and lithium batteries | Confirmed per shipment | Dangerous goods rules apply on every mode; carrier and route are agreed in advance |
Transit times are estimates and can change with the season and route availability. Before the factory holidays in late January–February and ahead of the January fitness peak, space fills up early.
Included in our logistics and import service
Consolidation before shipment
Goods from several factories collected in one warehouse, then shipped together.
Customs clearance in Poland
Tariff classification, import declaration, duty and import VAT handled through our broker.
Delivery in Europe
Pallet and parcel delivery to all EU countries, the UK, Switzerland and Norway.
Marketplace warehouses
Deliveries to Amazon FBA, Allegro One Fulfilment and other 3PLs.
Landed-cost offers
Freight, duty and VAT calculated upfront, based on the real weight and carton volume of your goods.
Cargo insurance
Insurance of the goods during transport on request.
From the factory to your door
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Pick-up
Goods collected from the factories after inspection.
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Consolidation
Combined, labelled and palletised in a partner warehouse.
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Main transport
Sea, rail or air to Poland.
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Customs
Cleared in Poland, with duty and VAT settled.
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Final delivery
To your address anywhere in Europe.
Frequently asked questions
Why does a cheap rack or bench sometimes cost more delivered?
Because freight is charged on weight or volume, whichever is higher. A machine in a big, heavy carton can cost more to ship than a pricier model that packs smaller, so we compare models by delivered cost.
Are weights priced and shipped per kilogram?
Often yes. Plates, dumbbells and kettlebells are frequently priced per kg, and freight is calculated on the real weight, so we quote the delivered price per piece or per kg.
Can electric products and lithium batteries be shipped from the factory?
Yes, as dangerous goods where required, with UN 38.3 data, proper packaging and a carrier that accepts them. Not every route or carrier does, so we confirm it for each shipment.
Do I pay import VAT and customs duty when I buy from you?
No, SportsiQ imports the goods and settles duty and import VAT in Poland. EU business customers then receive an invoice with reverse charge; Polish customers are invoiced with Polish VAT.
What does DDP delivery mean in your offers?
Delivered Duty Paid: the price includes freight, customs duty and clearance to your address. VAT is shown separately according to your country and status.
Do you ship fitness equipment to the UK, Switzerland and Norway?
Yes. We arrange export documents from the EU and delivery with duties prepaid where possible.
How long does shipping fitness equipment from the factory to Europe take?
Typically 25–45 days by sea or rail to Poland, or 7–12 days by air for light goods, after production. From order to warehouse that usually adds up to 8–12 weeks, plus final delivery within Europe.
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