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Legislation

This section provides legislation relevant to the work of the New Zealand Customs Service.
Customs & Excise Act 2018

Find out about the Customs and Excise Act, the Regulations and the review.

Customs bills

View any Customs bills and associated documents currently being considered by parliament.

Customs rules

Rules relating to Customs activities, made and signed personally by the Comptroller of Customs.

Direct Access Agreements

The Intelligence and Security Act 2017 enables the Minister in Charge of NZSIS to enter into agreements with the Ministers of Internal Affairs, Immigration, Customs, and Police for direct access to certain databases.

International agreements

New Zealand works with other countries to improve trade efficiency and enhance border security.

Legislation used by Customs

Principal legislation used by Customs, and other relevant border protection Acts.

Legal documents

A list of legal documents, that include Customs bills, the Customs rules, and international agreements.

Regulations

Our regulations have been amended as part of the Customs & Excise Act 2018.

Regulatory impact analysis

Information about Regulatory Analysis Summaries and Regulatory Impact Statements.

Consistency Accountability Statements (CASs), Summary of Underpinning Analysis, and Minister/Maker Statement of Reasons

Information about Consistency Accountability Statements.

Page updated: 02.47pm 29 July 2019
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