We work closely with other countries' Customs agencies to facilitate the movement of trade goods internationally.
As an exporter, you're in a position to benefit from the numerous preferential trade agreements and export schemes which New Zealand has negotiated internationally over the years, and which are designed to promote the export of our goods.
In this section you can learn more about these international agreements and Customs' role in the export sector. You can also access all the information, guidance and documentation you will need in your important role as a New Zealand exporter.
Follow our step-by-step guide for getting export clearance for commercial goods.
Some items are prohibited from export and cannot be sent out of New Zealand. Some items are restricted and may only be exported with government permission.
You'll need an export entry to clear your goods for export.
SES is an internationally recognised programme that certifies New Zealand exporters who meet Customs secure supply chain expectations.
The approved exporter self-declaration scheme is a trade facilitation initiative. Authorised self-declaration enables approved exporters to self-declare the New Zealand origin of their goods
Information to how to pay your duties and other charges.
The Certificate of NZ Origin is a third party certificate issued by a number of entities including Chambers of Commerce.
View a list of all Export forms and documents.