The Heard Island and McDonald Islands (HIMI) are uninhabited external territories of Australia, located in the Southern Ocean. These islands are classified as a nature reserve and are protected under strict environmental conservation laws.

Key Points:

• No Civilian Population or Market: There are no permanent residents, retail activities, or consumer markets on the islands. As such, there is no product compliance system in place for commercial goods.

• Governance: The territory is administered by the Australian Government, specifically under the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

• Environmental Protections: Any access to the territory—such as for scientific research or environmental monitoring—is highly restricted and regulated under Australian environmental law and the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Environment Protection and Management Ordinance 2005.

• Supplies and Equipment: Any goods brought temporarily to the islands (e.g., scientific equipment, food, clothing) must comply with Australian import and biosecurity laws, including quarantine controls and environmental impact assessment.