How to Import Gym Flooring from China – Step-by-Step Guide
Importing gym flooring can seem challenging — language barriers, logistics, and customs procedures often discourage new buyers. But once you understand the steps, it becomes simple, efficient, and cost-saving.
You can easily import gym flooring from China by choosing a reliable factory, confirming specifications, arranging shipment from FOB Guangzhou, and following a clear export process.
Importing directly from a certified factory in China helps you reduce costs, customize designs, and maintain consistent quality. Let’s go through the entire process step-by-step.
Why Source Gym Flooring from China?
China’s flooring factories provide competitive prices, consistent quality, and global export experience. Many gym owners and distributors already buy directly from Chinese factories to save cost and ensure supply.
China is one of the best sources for high-performance gym flooring, offering certified quality and factory-direct prices.
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Chinese manufacturers like Lanhefloor supply gym flooring to over 20 countries, with certifications such as EN1177 and CE ensuring safety and durability:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.
| Product Type | Material | Thickness | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym Rubber Tile | SBR / EPDM | 15–50mm | Weight zones |
| Gym Rubber Roll | SBR / EPDM mix | 4–12mm | Cardio or yoga rooms |
| Laminated Gym Rubber Tile | SBR base + EPDM top | 15–50mm | Premium gyms |
| Tiny Granule Rubber Tile | Fine SBR granules | 20–50mm | Heavy training zones |
Lanhefloor operates five production lines in China and provides stable supply and fast export from FOB Guangzhou or FOB Shanghai, making it easy for B2B buyers.
What to Know Before You Start Importing?
A successful import starts with a clear understanding of your flooring requirements.
Define your usage area, confirm MOQ, and learn trade terms like FOB Guangzhou before placing an order.
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For heavy weightlifting areas, choose thick rubber tiles (25–50mm). For lighter activity areas like yoga or cardio zones, rubber rolls (4–10mm) are more practical.
Compare materials:
- SBR: Durable and economical, perfect for most gyms.
- EPDM: UV-resistant, bright in color, better for premium gyms or visible areas.
| Zone | Recommended Product | Thickness | Main Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weightlifting area | Rubber Tile | 25–50mm | Shock-absorbing, noise reducing |
| Functional area | Puzzle Rubber Tile | 15–25mm | Easy to install and replace |
| Yoga / cardio | Rubber Roll | 4–10mm | Seamless, soft, easy cleaning |
| Office / reception | Rubber Roll | 4–6mm | Elegant appearance, low maintenance |
How to Choose a Reliable Factory in China?
Your supplier determines your long-term success.
Work with a certified, factory-direct supplier that provides documentation, export experience, and clear after-sales service.
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A trustworthy manufacturer like Lanhefloor offers OEM, custom packaging, and consistent production quality across all products.
Here’s what to check before confirming your supplier:
- Factory website and export experience
- CE / EN1177 certificates
- MOQ and customization flexibility
- Factory address and production photos
- Real videos or online factory tours
Avoid intermediaries that hide their production details. Direct factories provide accurate pricing, stable lead time, and real certifications.
Understanding MOQ, Price & Trade Terms
Before confirming your order, understand the trade basics.
Most suppliers offer MOQ from 100m², with prices based on FOB Guangzhou or Shanghai.
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MOQ varies depending on the product type:
- Rubber Tiles: 100–200m²
- Rubber Rolls: 100m² or one pallet
- EPDM Granules: 1 ton per color
| Term | Meaning | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| EXW | Ex-works | Buyer arranges all transport |
| FOB Guangzhou | Free On Board | Supplier delivers to Guangzhou port |
| CIF | Cost + Insurance + Freight | Supplier covers freight until buyer’s port |
Also, confirm packaging and labeling before shipment.
Lanhefloor uses export pallets, stretch film wrapping, and batch labeling to protect products during sea freight.
Quality Check and Sampling
Sampling is essential for B2B buyers before final production.
Ask for sample tiles or rolls to confirm color, texture, and elasticity before placing a large order.
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Good samples represent the final quality. Check for:
- Consistent thickness
- Even granule distribution
- Odor-free rubber
- Smooth, anti-slip surface
Lanhefloor provides 300×300mm sample tiles and short roll sections for testing. Once approved, the factory follows the same production batch for your order, ensuring color and texture consistency.
Ordering and Payment Process
Once you confirm samples, it’s time to proceed with your order.
Factories usually require a 30% deposit and 70% balance before shipment, with 15–25 days lead time.
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Before making payment, carefully check the Proforma Invoice (PI):
- Product size, thickness, color
- Quantity and total area (m²)
- Port of shipment (usually Guangzhou)
- Packaging details and pallet size
For multiple products, combine items such as gym rubber tile and tiny granule rubber tile in one container to save shipping cost.
Shipment, Customs & Import Process
This is the final step — sending goods from China to your country.
Under FOB Guangzhou, your supplier delivers to port and handles export clearance.
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You will receive these documents from your supplier:
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading
- Certificate of Origin
Sea freight takes about 20–35 days depending on destination.
Lanhefloor’s packaging — using fumigated export pallets — ensures that your flooring arrives safe and ready for installation.
When you receive the goods, inspect for:
- Correct quantity
- No color mix-up
- Proper labeling
Store products in a dry, flat area before installing.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Avoid small mistakes that can cost time and money.
Plan your purchase and confirm every detail before shipment to prevent unnecessary losses.
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- Forgetting to check pallet weight → extra freight cost.
- Not verifying color consistency between batches.
- Ignoring lead time confirmation before peak seasons.
- Ordering below MOQ → higher unit price.
- Choosing traders instead of real factories.
How Lanhefloor Supports Global Buyers
Lanhefloor helps international gym owners and distributors import flooring smoothly and confidently.
From design to export, Lanhefloor provides full support with certified quality and professional logistics.
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At Lanhefloor, all products — from gym rubber tiles to rubber rolls, outdoor rubber floors, and EPDM granules — are made in-house with CE and EN1177 certifications.
We support:
- OEM branding and packaging
- Flexible MOQ
- Fast delivery and full export documentation
- Experienced logistics from FOB Guangzhou port
Our team has exported to Australia, New Zealand, North America, Japan, and the Middle East, serving gym chains, wholesalers, and project contractors worldwide.
Conclusion
Importing gym flooring from China is simple when you follow a clear process and work with a certified manufacturer.
Lanhefloor ensures reliable quality, fast export, and competitive factory pricing for every B2B customer.