From this page, you can access important notices that were issued in 2022.
Some of these notices may contain information that is no longer correct or relevant in the current year. Information within the notices was correct on the date they were issued.
In May 2022, the Government announced that the reduced excise and excise-equivalent duty rate on motor spirits will be extended to mid-August 2022.
Where an OINF code applies, the relevant code type must be entered under the Additional Information Field on the entry.
Importers, exporters and their agents are reminded that from 4 November a wide range of goods of any origin have been prohibited from export to the Russian Federation, or from import to New Zealand if their country of origin was the Russian Federation.
From 1 January 2023 changes to the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Goods) Levy will increase levy rates, and some additional items will also be levied.
The New Zealand Passenger Arrival Card font size has been increased to ensure the wording is easier to read – this is in line with the Accessibility Charter.
The annual indexation increase to Excise and Excise-equivalent duty rates will take place on 1 January 2023.
To facilitate the preparation of entries for small shipments incorporating quantities of items (generally spares) of low value, Customs had been allowing declarants to amalgamate their value.
Earlier this month, the Comptroller of Customs made new Chief Executive Rules: Customs (Arriving Passenger and Crew Declarations) Amendment Rules (No 2) 2022.
From 1 January 2023 changes to the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Goods) Levy will increase levy rates, and some additional items will also be levied.
"If information is relevant to me — I’m a New Zealand citizen, I’m living here — I should be able to expect at a bare minimum that there would be captions to videos." - Daniel Harborne
Earlier this week, the Bill establishing Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day passed its third reading to create a one-off public holiday.
For the first time since September 2020, recreational vessels, yachts and small craft can once again arrive at seven ports and marinas in New Zealand.
Rules of origin under New Zealand’s free trade agreements (FTAs) and closer economic partnership agreements (CEPs) establish the manufacturing or value thresholds required to qualify for the preferential tariff treatment offered under those agreements.
Prescribed form released.
Importers and their agents are advised that from 25 July 2022 all imports of gold of Russian origin is prohibited.
The Government has announced that the reduced excise and excise-equivalent duty rate on motor spirits will be extended until 31 January 2023.
All four rules came into effect on 30 June 2022.
Cook Islands technical assistance to allow sustainable financing for Waste Management Scheme Implementation
In May 2022, the Government announced that the reduced excise and excise-equivalent duty rate on motor spirits will be extended to mid-August 2022.
From 1 July 2019 the excise and excise-equivalent duty rates on motor spirits will be 66.524 cents per litre.
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has introduced regulatory changes that permit wine with approved export eligibility to be exported in individual consignments of up to 27 litres “Direct to Consumer” (DTC) without an export eligibility statement. This follows consultation/discussion with stakeholders.
These requirements come into effect from 1 July 2022.
The PEFML levy will increase on 1 July 2022 to 0.65 cents per litre (an increase from the existing rate of 0.59 cents per litre).
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From 01 July 2022, Customs will be implementing changes to the restricted declarant pin process.
The annual adjustment to the excise and excise-equivalent duty rates on alcoholic beverages will take place on 1 July 2022.
On 23 May 2022, the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Minister) gave notice to continue to impose anti-dumping duty on imports of preserved peaches from Spain.
Customs have developed guidance on the expression "en route to New Zealand" to assist in answering any queries on the topic of sanctions on Russia.
The latest Regulations made under the Russia Sanctions Act 2022 impose a 35 percent tariff on all imports of goods of Russian origin. This comes into effect on 25 April 2022 and applies to all goods of Russian origin regardless of country of export. Any consignments en route to New Zealand prior to 25 April 2022 are exempt from this tariff.
Importers, exporters and their agents are advised that new Regulations under the Russia Sanctions Act 2022 were made on 19 April 2022.
From 1 July 2022, a Domestic Transhipment Request (DTR) will be required to move uncleared air-freight from one approved facility (CCA/ATF) to another approved facility.
The New Zealand Passenger Arrival Card has been updated as the COVID-19 response has changed, and the related Health and Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) questions are no longer required.
MFAT has published a Russian invasion of Ukraine webpage and a Russian Sanctions webpage. These webpages will be updated frequently and are kept current in this rapidly evolving situation.
Greg Davis and Shaun Fujimoto, our Washington DC and Los Angeles Liaison Officers, have undertaken their first business travel out of the United States in over two years, with a three-day visit to Panama City.
Extra care required in sourcing facemasks.
Exporters to the Russian Federation and Belarus are advised to familiarise themselves with the new Gazette Notice.
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From 15 March 2022 12:01am the excise and excise-equivalent duty rates on motor spirits will be 45.024 cents per litre.
Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) that have been approved by the Ministry of Health can be imported.
All four rules will be effective from 17 January 2022.
Importers and their agents are reminded of the current restrictions in place on the import, use, sale, supply and distribution of Point of Care COVID-19 tests. Point of Care (POC) tests include but are not limited to Rapid Antigen Tests.