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|  | | | Kia kaha, New Zealand | | Our thoughts continue to be with all those grieving and affected by the tragic events in Christchurch last Friday.
Over the past week, Customs has been focused on supporting the New Zealand Police and other government agencies, and preparing to help grieving family members who would like to return their loved ones to their homeland.
Today at 1:32pm, New Zealand will hold two minutes' silence to remember the victims in Christchurch. Please join with all New Zealand to honour them.
New Zealand and the Muslim world are united in our opposition to terrorism. | | | | |
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|  | | New Zealand to ban military style semi-automatics
and assault rifles | | The Government has announced a ban on all military style semi-automatics (MSSA) and assault rifles in New Zealand. The ban will include parts used to convert guns into MSSAs and high-capacity magazines.
Reclassification of semi-automatic weapons has immediate effect and Customs is implementing that change.
Information about the changes is available on NZ Police's website. Customs will provide further advice for importers and brokers soon. | | | | |
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|  | | | New permit requirement for hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) | | After 31 December 2019, a permit will be required to import or export HFCs. The Environmental Protection Authority is responsible for administering the permit system.
Applications for 2020 permits are now open. Applications for grandparented eligibility for importers between 2015-2017, closed on 18 March. | | | | | | |
|  | | | Helping exporters prepare for Brexit | | Are you a New Zealand business exporting goods to the UK and preparing for Brexit? Our website has some useful information to help you.
If you're concerned about Brexit's impact on your exports to the UK/EU, call us toll-free on 0508 BREXIT (0508 273 948) or email brexit@customs.govt.nz. | | | | | | |
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|  | | | Infringement Notices update | | We will soon begin enforcement of Infringement Notices, which were introduced as part of the Customs and Excise Act 2018.
From 1 April 2019, Customs officers will issue Infringement Notices, with an instant fine of $400.00 for an individual or $800.00 for a business.
Infringement Notices enable Customs to manage minor offending involving travel, goods and craft by issuing fines for 70 offences.
Information sheets detailing the offences the apply to importers, exporters, craft and travellers are available on our website. | | | | |
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|  | | | New tariff concession information | | A tariff concession removes the tariff duty that would otherwise be payable under the Tariff for certain goods. 2019 Tariff Concession Advertisement Notice 11, and Approval Notice 11 are available.
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|  | | | Registered meat exporters list updated | | We publish a list of all New Zealand meat exporters registered with the New Zealand Meat Board on our website.
The list is now updated to March 2019. | | | | | | |
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