This notice was issued in 2022.

This notice is presented for archival purposes only. It may contain information that is no longer correct or relevant in the current year. Information within this notice was correct on the date it was issued.

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All gold classified as follows under the Working Tariff of New Zealand with country of origin Russia becomes a prohibited import and may be seized:

  • 71.08
  • 7114.19.09
  • 7118.90.00.01K
  • 7118.90.00.09E

This latest prohibition is part of New Zealand’s response to Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.

Importers, exporters and their agents are reminded to be aware of the import and export restrictions in place under the Russia Sanctions Act 2022 by regularly checking the MFAT webpage dedicated to this, and checking the Register.

Exporters and their agents must also comply with the export prohibition on all goods to Russia and Belarus for specific purposes under the Export Controls (Export Prohibition to Specified Places) Notice 2022 (No 2).

Any queries: russiasanctions@mfat.govt.nz