Preferential tariff duty rates
Goods produced or manufactured in certain countries may qualify for preferential tariff duty rates.Preferential tariffs
New Zealand has trade agreements with a number of countries. This means the duties on items from some countries are lower.
The rules of origin under New Zealand's free trade agreements and closer economic partnership agreements establish the thresholds for the preferential tariff offered under those agreements.
The rules and workings can be complex, so we advise that you use a customs broker or freight forwarder to help you.
More information is available on our website at preferential tariffs. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has further information via the links below.
Tariff concessions
A tariff concession removes the Customs duty you’d have to pay on an item.
Find out more about tariff concessions - this also includes information on how to apply for a tariff concession.