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WELLINGTON CUSTOMERS: Wellington Customhouse is closed – public queries to Wellington airport

Wellington public who need to access Customs client services please call 04 901 4839 or visit Wellington Airport (Level 0 next to International Arrivals, ask at the Airport Information Desk. They will assist you with service delivery queries.

Christmas - clearance rush and public counter hours

See how you can help Customs clear your goods more effectively during the Christmas rush, and our public counter hours during the holiday period.

Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Goods) Levy rate changes on 1 January 2017

New levy rates will apply to the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Goods) Levy on 1 January 2017. The Climate Change (Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levies) Amendment Regulations 2016 (Schedule 2) provides for the levy rate changes. The 2017 levy rates have increased substantially from the 2016 rates.

Advice for licensed manufacturing areas affected by earthquake

This is a reminder for licensed manufacturers of alcohol, particularly in the Wellington, Wairarapa, and Nelson Marlborough regions that may be affected by the recent earthquake.

​​Changes to Visa Waiver scheme for passengers from South Africa, Mauritius and the Seychelles

Immigration New Zealand has made changes to the list of countries eligible for the Visa Waiver scheme. As of 21 November 2016, these changes will affect visitors travelling to New Zealand on South African, Mauritian and Seychelles passports.

New excise duties rates for tobacco and tobacco products from 1 January 2017

The annual indexation increase to excise and excise-equivalent duty rates together with a separate 10 percent increase will take place on 1 January 2017.

Revised Tariff from 1 January 2017

Every five years the World Customs Organization (WCO) revises the Harmonized System (HS) to improve it and accommodate advances in technology and changes in the patterns of world trade. The latest edition of the HS, which is due to take effect from 1 January 2017 has been released.

Upcoming Regulation changes to streamline alcohol excise

Customs has been working with representatives from the beer, wine and spirits industry on changes to Regulations that will streamline, modernise and improve the collection of excise. The main changes affect offsite storage, remissions, and payment periods, and are likely to come into effect on 1 February 2017.

Savvy sniffers boost protection at NZ border and prisons

Advice to travellers – medicinal cannabis

Team established to pinpoint border risk

Customs seizes $176 million of meth from shipping containers

Contraband

Customs Release

New Zealand Customs Service 2016 Four-year Plan

Annual Report 2015/16

Statement of Intent 2014–2017

Fact sheets

NZCS 224 - Trade Single Window - Client Registration Application

NZCS 226 - Trade Single Window - Application for overseas supplier registration

Performance Improvement Framework – Follow-up Review