This document, prepared from the perspective of China Customs, provides key regulatory, statistical, and procedural information for enterprises engaging in trade between China and Heard Island and McDonald Islands. It focuses on Chinese policies and requirements.
In 2025, the total value of imports and exports between China and Heard Island and McDonald Islands was 15 CNY (entirely comprising exports from China). (Note: There was no trade activity in 2024). Heard Island and McDonald Islands ranked 258th among China’s trade partners (excluding economic entities such as ASEAN, the EU, etc., as below). It has been the last-ranked among all of China’s trade partners for three consecutive years since being added to China Customs statistics in 2023.
Historical Annual Trade Data:
●2024: No import or export activity. Rank: 258.
●2023: No import or export activity. Rank: 258.
No animals or animal products from Heard Island and McDonald Islands are prohibited from entering China due to animal diseases.
According to the “Country (Region) Name and Code Table for Customs Statistics” effective from January 1, 2023, Heard Island and McDonald Islands were newly added with the following details:
●English Name: Heard Island and McDonald Islands
●Numeric Code: 630
●Three-Letter Code: HMD
●Two-Letter Code: HM
Tariff Information:
●Imported goods are subject to the General tariff rate (non-preferential).
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