The Agreement allows for originating goods exported from Hong Kong, China to gain preferential tariff treatment upon importation into New Zealand. Currently, all goods imported into Hong Kong, China, regardless of origin, are duty-free. The agreement ensures that in the future New Zealand goods imported into Hong Kong, China will remain duty-free.
For more information on the NZ–HKC CEP and the rules of origin, see Fact Sheet 45 (PDF 210 KB). Further information, including a tariff finder, can be found on the MFAT website.
Claiming Preference under the New Zealand-Hong Kong, China Closer Economic Partnership Agreement
Each Party may require a declaration of origin of a good for which preferential tariff treatment is claimed. Under the NZ-HKC CEP, a claim that goods are eligible for preferential tariff treatment is based on a declaration of origin completed by the manufacturer, producer, supplier, exporter or other competent person on the commercial invoice or any other document relating to the goods being imported.
More information on the Declaration of Origin in the NZ-HKC CEP can be found in Chapter 4 Rules of Origin, Section B Operational Procedures, Article 17 Declaration of Origin and Certificate of Origin. This is available on the MFAT website.
From 10 September 2026, goods under HS Chapters 61 and 62 from HKC are no longer required to be accompanied by a certificate of origin, and can now use declarations of origin like all other goods.
Claiming Preference in New Zealand
For most goods, there is no requirement for goods which are the origin of NZ under this agreement to be accompanied by a certificate of origin issued by a certification body.
However, goods classified under Chapters 61 and 62 of the HS code (apparel goods) have different requirements. The exporter/producer is required to obtain a certificate of origin from the Trade and Industry Department of Hong Kong, China or a Government Approved Certification Organisation of Hong Kong, China.
Product Specific Rules
- Annex 1: Hong-Kong-China Goods (PDF 3.55 MB)
- Annex 1: Hong Kong-China Goods (2022) (PDF 3.6 MB)
New Zealand Customs Notices
HS2012 – Changes to NZ Rules of Origin Regulations – Hong Kong, China (PDF 120 KB)