Important notices - 2021

From this page, you can access archived important notices that were issued in 2021.

These are offered for historical reference only. Many of these notices may contain information that is no longer correct or relevant. Information within the notices was correct on the date they were issued.

Significant increases in freight volumes

New Zealand has seen a shift in consumer behaviour as a result of the emergence of COVID-19 and the related restrictions put in place.

Revised Tariff from 1 January 2022

As at 1 January 2022 the World Customs Organization is updating the Harmonized System – this includes the Working Tariff of New Zealand.

New excise duties rates for tobacco and tobacco products

The annual indexation increase to duty rates together and separate increase will take place on 1 January.

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Product Specific Rules

Notification of intention to incorporate by reference.

Border Cash Reports review

Customs has reviewed how Border Cash Reports (BCR) are processed, to ensure that individuals and financial institutions comply with anti-money laundering legislation.

Changes to border processing levies

Read about the changes.

Secure Exports Scheme expansion

The New Zealand - Hong Kong MRA has been expanded to include exports via airfreight.

Concession Advertising Notice No. 33 2021 - Special Situation

Vessel Rio De La Plata - cargo to be released in Napier

The ship, the RIO DE LA PLATA (IMO 9357951) voyage number 126S has now departed Tauranga, New Zealand bound for Tanjuung Pelapas, Malaysia.

Registering as a food importer

If you import food for sale in New Zealand, you must be registered with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) as a food importer or use an agent who is registered.

Decrease in the Petroleum or Engine Fuel Monitoring Levy (PEFML) on 1 July 2021

The PEFML levy will decrease on 1 July 2021 to 0.59 cents per litre (down from the existing rate of 0.61 cents per litre).

TSW Update: Domestic Transhipment Pilot Project Confirmed

The electronic Domestic Transhipment Request (DTR), which is completed using the Inward Cargo Report (ICR) message, was not introduced with the other ICR functions.

BPL consultation 2021

Joint Public Consultation - Resetting the Border Clearance Levy, also known as the BCL, and the Border Processing Levy, for international travellers to New Zealand

Exports to China and South East Asia

To access the preferential rates of duty to China and AASEAN countries you must provide a certificate of origin that meets FTA requirements, and comply with certain other terms of the agreement.

New Health Promotion Agency (HPA) Levy rates for alcohol from 1 July 2021

The annual adjustment to the levy rates on alcoholic beverages will take place on 1 July 2021.

New excise duty rates for alcohol from 1 July 2021

The annual adjustment to the excise and excise-equivalent duty rates on alcoholic beverages will take place on 1 July 2021.

Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (SGG) Levy Regulations consultation

The Ministry for the Environment is consulting the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (SGG) Levy Regulations

Changes to Goods Clearance Fees

Changes to Customs fees for clearing imported and exported goods will come into effect on 1 July 2021.

Anti-dumping update

An update on the imposition of anti-dumping duties on galvanised wire from China, and goods currently subject to anti-dumping duties.

Removal of obsolete concession

In April 2020, New Zealand and Singapore launched a new trade initiative, which was the Declaration on Trade in Essential Goods for Combatting the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Update: Re-imposition of anti-dumping duties on galvanised wire from Malaysia; and goods currently subject to anti-dumping duties

On 16 December 2020, the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Minister) gave notice re-imposing anti-dumping duty with revised rates set out in the Second Schedule to the gazette notice which is available online.