Important notices - 2022

From this page, you can access archived important notices that were issued in 2022.

These are offered for historical reference only.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.

Reduction of excise duty rates for motor spirits extended update

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.

A reminder of specific Other Information Field (OINF) codes

Where an OINF code applies, the relevant code type must be entered under the Additional Information Field on the entry.

"Luxury goods” import and export ban

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.

Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Goods) Levy rate changes from 1 January 2023 (1)

From 1 January 2023 changes to the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Goods) Levy will increase levy rates, and some additional items will also be levied.

Passenger Arrival Cards have been updated (1)

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.

New excise duty rates for tobacco and tobacco products from 1 January 2023

The annual indexation increase to Excise and Excise-equivalent duty rates will take place on 1 January 2023.

Entry Procedures - Low Value Items

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.

The Comptroller has recently made amendments to the Customs (Arriving Passenger and Crew Declarations) Rules 2018

Earlier this month, the Comptroller of Customs made new Chief Executive Rules: Customs (Arriving Passenger and Crew Declarations) Amendment Rules (No 2) 2022.

Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Goods) Levy rate changes from 1 January 2023

From 1 January 2023 changes to the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Goods) Levy will increase levy rates, and some additional items will also be levied.

Why is web accessibility important?

"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

Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day

Earlier this week, the Bill establishing Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day passed its third reading to create a one-off public holiday.

Ports and marinas reopen to recreational vessel, small craft and yacht arrivals

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 - 2022 versions now published

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 for Border Cash Reporting

Prescribed form released.

Prohibition on import of gold of Russian origin

Importers and their agents are advised that from 25 July 2022 all imports of gold of Russian origin is prohibited.

Reduction of excise duty rates for motor spirits extended

The Government has announced that the reduced excise and excise-equivalent duty rate on motor spirits will be extended until 31 January 2023.

The Comptroller has recently made two new Rules

All four rules came into effect on 30 June 2022.

Request for Tenders: Cook Islands technical assistance required

Cook Islands technical assistance to allow sustainable financing for Waste Management Scheme Implementation

Variation to the Automated Electronic System finalised: Integrating eGates with the NZTD system

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.

New excise duty rates for motor spirits - June 2022

From 1 July 2019 the excise and excise-equivalent duty rates on motor spirits will be 66.524 cents per litre.

Exporting New Zealand Grape Wine Direct To Consumer (DTC)

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.

Increase in the Petroleum or Engine Fuel Monitoring Levy (PEFML) on 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).

New Health Promotion Agency (HPA) levy rates for alcohol from 30 June 2022

to come

2022 changes to declarant pin testing

From 01 July 2022, Customs will be implementing changes to the restricted declarant pin process.

New excise duty rates for alcohol from 1 July 2022

The annual adjustment to the excise and excise-equivalent duty rates on alcoholic beverages will take place on 1 July 2022.

Update: Continued imposition of anti-dumping duties on preserved peaches from Spain; and goods currently subject to anti-dumping duties

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.

Guidance on the term “en route to New Zealand” in respect of the Russia Sanctions Regulations 2022

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.

Russia Sanctions Update: 35 percent import tariff from 25 April 2022

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.