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H.R. 5334 became law, expanding Russia sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions and extending Iran sanctions; implementation details remain pending.
Summary
On September 18, 2026, the President signed H.R. 5334, authorizing and expanding statutory sanctions, tariffs, and import-related prohibitions involving Russia and extending existing sanctions on Iran. The announcement provides no specific tariff rates, HTS codes, product lists, or implementation dates. Importers should monitor implementing regulations and review Russia- and Iran-related supply chains for new restrictions.
- Source
- White House
- Issued
- Sep 18, 2026
- Primary documents
- 1
- HTS codes cited
- None
Primary documents · Read the source
What changed
On September 18, 2026, the President signed H.R. 5334, the “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026,” into law. According to the White House announcement, the law:
- Authorizes and expands statutory sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions concerning Russia.
- Extends existing sanctions concerning Iran.
The announcement does not identify specific tariff provisions, tariff rates, affected products, HTS classifications, import prohibitions, exemptions, or implementing agency procedures.
Affected products and HTS codes
The announcement does not specify affected products or HTS codes. HTS metadata: none stated in the source.
Potentially affected activity includes U.S. imports and transactions involving Russia or Iran, but the precise scope must be confirmed from the enacted statute and subsequent implementing regulations.
Rate changes
No tariff rates, duty amounts, percentage changes, or effective rate schedules are stated in the announcement. No old-to-new rate comparison can be made from the available source.
Dates and deadlines
- Enactment date: September 18, 2026.
- Effective dates for individual sanctions, tariffs, prohibitions, or extensions: Not stated.
- Compliance deadlines, transition periods, and agency implementation deadlines: Not stated.
Required actions
1. Obtain and review the enacted text of H.R. 5334 and any related statutory annexes or schedules.
2. Monitor Treasury/OFAC, the U.S. Trade Representative, the Department of Commerce, Customs and Border Protection, and other relevant agency publications for implementing regulations, tariff instructions, HTS Chapter 99 provisions, license requirements, or import prohibitions.
3. Identify current and planned U.S. imports, suppliers, consignees, beneficial owners, payment flows, and transportation routes connected to Russia or Iran.
4. Re-screen relevant parties and transactions against applicable sanctions lists and update sanctions controls when implementing measures are issued.
5. Do not apply a new tariff rate or HTS classification based solely on this announcement; confirm any entry changes through official implementation guidance.
6. Preserve entry, origin, supplier, and transaction records to support compliance reviews and potential enforcement inquiries.
References
- White House, “Congressional Bill H.R. 5334 Signed into Law,” September 18, 2026. The provided source content does not include a URL or PDF attachment.
- Enacted text of H.R. 5334, “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026” (official congressional publication to be reviewed for operative provisions).
HTS metadata
No HTS headings or codes are explicitly stated in the source.
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