Product Basic Information
1. Product Name: 5-pound PVC-coated hexagonal dumbbell
2. 5 LBS PVC Hex Dumbbell
3. Export market: Throughout the United States (including California).
4. Product Structure: Solid counterweight core + environmentally friendly PVC-coated outer layer
Production & Physical Property Standards
1. Weight Standards
Nominal weight per unit: 5 LBS; weight tolerance strictly controlled within ±3%; the product surface must clearly bear the "5 LBS" imperial weight marking, and the use of only kilograms is prohibited in compliance with U.S. labeling standards.
2. Requirements for visual appearance quality
The product surface is flat and smooth, free from bubbles, holes, cracks, material defects, obvious scratches, or stains; the mold lines are polished to a smooth finish without sharp protrusions or burrs; edges and corners are rounded for slip resistance, ensuring no hand cuts or irritation during handling; products within the same batch exhibit no color variations or uneven patterns, strictly conforming to the PANTONE color code 9064C.
3. Fall Test Standards
When the finished product (90 cm in height) was freely dropped onto a hard surface, five consecutive tests demonstrated that the PVC coating layer exhibited no quality defects such as cracking, detachment, peeling, core leakage, or bulging, indicating stable structural integrity.
4. Structural performance
The rubber coating layer adheres tightly to the internal counterweight without any delamination, detachment, or hollowing; it is suitable for long-term household fitness use, featuring wear resistance, impact resistance, and minimal deformation.
Mandatory compliance requirements in the U.S. market
1. Control of Hazardous Substances (Applicable throughout the United States)
The product's PVC material and weighting components undergo stringent control of restricted substances including heavy metals (lead, cadmium), phthalates (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP), short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCP), and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, fully complying with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Standards to prevent exceedance of permissible limits.
Compliance with California Proposition 65
For sales scenarios in California, USA, strict compliance with California's Section 65 requirements must be ensured: product testing for hazardous substances must show levels below safety limits, eliminating the need for warning labels; if trace exceedances are detected, a standard English warning statement under California Section 65 must be affixed to product packaging and outer boxes to prevent non-compliant placement on shelves or sale, thereby avoiding penalties and product recall risks.
3. Disabled Material Requirements
The product contains no asbestos, prohibited harmful additives, or recycled inferior waste materials throughout its production process; its components are safe and non-toxic, complying with U.S. safety standards for household fitness equipment.
Product Labeling & Printing Specifications
1. Product Body: Permanent and clear engraving of the 5 LBS weight label; the characters are wear-resistant and fade-proof.
2. Essential English labels on the outer packaging box: product name, specifications, color, quantity, gross weight, net weight, and place of origin.
3. Compulsory product labeling: MADE IN CHINA
4. Optional settings: English safety warning – for adults only; no play by children; reduces usage risks
Export Packaging Standards
1. Internal packaging: individual independent OPP bags/color boxes, providing scratch resistance, friction resistance, and protection against dust and moisture.
2. External packaging: Five-layer reinforced corrugated cardboard box designed specifically for export, featuring a sturdy and pressure-resistant structure suitable for long-distance maritime transportation.;
3. The entire package is neatly packed, fully filled, with no shaking or deformation caused by compression.;
4. If wooden pallets are used, they must comply with the U.S. IPPC fumigation standard; the use of unfumigated wooden packaging is prohibited to avoid customs clearance obstacles.
Quality Inspection & Shipping Requirements
1. Before mass production, pre-production samples must be provided to confirm that the color, weight, appearance, and quality are accurate before proceeding with batch manufacturing.;
2. Upon completion of mass production, random inspections are conducted on weight, appearance, structure, and drop performance; all non-compliant products are reworked and discarded.
3. We provide comprehensive material compliance testing reports, supporting customers in product listing on Amazon, offline supermarket sales, and customs clearance documentation.
4. The production cycle and delivery timeline shall strictly comply with the specifications of both parties' Product Specifications (PIs) and contractual agreements.
Customs Clearance & Sales Considerations
1. The declared product name must be uniformly specified as: PVC Dumbbell (fitness dumbbell), classified under fitness equipment; it is prohibited to declare it as a toy.
2. Accurately declare the goods value to prevent underreporting or omission, and avoid customs inspection penalties.
3. Compliant with omnichannel sales standards for Amazon in the United States, physical supermarkets, and cross-border e-commerce.
Additional notes
1. The factory assumes full responsibility for production quality issues (such as cracking, core leakage, delamination, or excessive weight).
2. For any matters not explicitly addressed herein, the terms shall be governed by the formal export contract and the official invoice issued by both parties.
