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Effective with respect to entries on or after January 1, 2026, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (h) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
United States to Heard Island and McDonald Islands Trade Analysis
for Effective with respect to entries on or after January 1, 2026, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (h) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Detailed tariff information for Effective with respect to entries on or after January 1, 2026, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (h) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter imports
Effective with respect to entries on or after January 1, 2026, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (h) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter Tariff Rate
No significant trade data available for Heard Island and McDonald Islands due to its status as an uninhabited Australian external territory.
Special Rates
Section 301 Tariff
Additional 7.5%
Applicable to specific products of China under U.S. trade remedy actions; subject to exclusions or modifications per USTR announcements.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
U.S. Announces Tariff Adjustments for Chinese Goods Effective 2026
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released a notice regarding tariff adjustments on specific articles from China under HS Code provisions, effective for entries on or after January 1, 2026. This includes products listed under subdivision (h) of U.S. note 31.
October 15, 2023
Impact: This adjustment may increase costs for U.S. importers of Chinese goods under the specified HS Code, potentially affecting pricing and supply chains. However, no direct trade impact on Heard Island and McDonald Islands is noted due to minimal trade activity with this territory.
No Direct Trade Link Between U.S., China, and Heard Island on 2026 Tariff Changes
Trade analysts confirm that the upcoming 2026 tariff changes on Chinese products under U.S. note 31, subdivision (h), do not involve Heard Island and McDonald Islands, as this Australian territory has no significant trade agreements or activity with the U.S. or China in the specified categories.
November 1, 2023
Impact: No measurable impact on trade between the U.S., China, and Heard Island and McDonald Islands, as the territory is not a relevant trade partner in this context.
U.S. Clarifies Scope of 2026 Tariff Policies on Chinese Imports
The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a clarification that the tariff measures effective January 1, 2026, on Chinese products under specific HS Codes are limited to U.S. entry points and do not extend to territories like Heard Island and McDonald Islands, which fall under Australian jurisdiction.
November 10, 2023
Impact: The policy remains irrelevant to Heard Island and McDonald Islands, with no anticipated trade disruptions or benefits for this region.
Policy Updates
U.S. Tariff Adjustment on Chinese Goods (Effective January 1, 2026)
The USTR has updated tariff classifications under subdivision (h) of U.S. note 31 for articles from China, effective for entries on or after January 1, 2026. This policy aims to address trade imbalances but does not involve territories like Heard Island and McDonald Islands.
