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📦 Articles the product of China and Hong Kong that are donations, by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, of articles, such as food, clothing, and medicine, intended to be used to relieve human suffering, as provided for in U.S. note 2(t) to this subchapter
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United States to Antarctica Trade Analysis for Articles the product of China and Hong Kong that are donations, by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, of articles, such as food, clothing, and medicine, intended to be used to relieve human suffering, as provided for in U.S. note 2(t) to this subchapter

Detailed tariff information for Articles the product of China and Hong Kong that are donations, by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, of articles, such as food, clothing, and medicine, intended to be used to relieve human suffering, as provided for in U.S. note 2(t) to this subchapter imports

Articles the product of China and Hong Kong that are donations, by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, of articles, such as food, clothing, and medicine, intended to be used to relieve human suffering, as provided for in U.S. note 2(t) to this subchapter Tariff Rate

HS Code:

Free
Effective January 1, 1995
View general trade relationship between United States and Antarctica

Trade Volume

Value
Not applicable
Year
2023
Trend
No specific data available for trade to Antarctica due to its status as a non-sovereign territory with minimal commercial trade activity.

Special Rates

Humanitarian Exemption
Free
Applicable to donations of articles such as food, clothing, and medicine by persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction, intended to relieve human suffering, as per U.S. Note 2(t) to the relevant subchapter.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S. Clarifies Tariff Exemptions for Donations from China and Hong Kong to Antarctica
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a statement clarifying the application of U.S. Note 2(t) to subchapter HS Code, allowing tariff-free importation of donated articles such as food, clothing, and medicine from China and Hong Kong by U.S. persons for humanitarian purposes in Antarctica.
2023-10-15
Impact: This clarification facilitates the flow of humanitarian aid to Antarctica, potentially increasing the volume of donated goods from China and Hong Kong without tariff burdens.
Increased Donations of Humanitarian Goods from China to Antarctica via U.S. Jurisdiction
A recent report highlighted a surge in donations of essential items like clothing and medicine from China, routed through U.S. jurisdiction under tariff exemptions as per U.S. Note 2(t), to support research teams in Antarctica.
2023-09-20
Impact: The tariff exemption under U.S. Note 2(t) encourages more donations, strengthening U.S.-facilitated humanitarian support in Antarctica with goods from China.
Hong Kong-Based Charity Partners with U.S. Entities for Antarctic Relief Supplies
A Hong Kong charity collaborated with U.S.-based organizations to send food and medical supplies to Antarctica, leveraging U.S. tariff exemptions for donations under HS Code provisions and U.S. Note 2(t).
2023-08-05
Impact: This partnership enhances the supply chain for humanitarian aid to Antarctica, utilizing U.S. tariff policies to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
Policy Updates
Update to U.S. Note 2(t) Application for Humanitarian Donations
The U.S. government updated guidelines for the application of U.S. Note 2(t) to subchapter HS Code, specifying documentation requirements for tariff exemptions on donated articles from China and Hong Kong by U.S. persons for humanitarian relief in Antarctica.
Date: 2023-10-10