NZ Customs Release 729

All New Zealand dairy products are now able to enter China duty free, with safeguard duties on milk powder ending on 1 January 2024. This was agreed under the New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which entered into force in 2008.

The removal of these remaining tariffs is estimated to deliver additional annual tariff savings of approximately NZD$350 million. Further information on the New Zealand-China FTA and how it benefits New Zealand businesses can be found on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade website. 

Today we celebrate the International Customs Day, initiated by the World Customs Organization (WCO) in 1983.

This day celebrates all the customs officials and agencies that work day in and day out to ensure effective world trade management.

This year's theme is: Customs engaging traditional and new partners with purpose.

With the summer season still underway we know lots of people are going on holiday overseas, or travelling to New Zealand.

Spread the message to your staff and external networks, i.e. your travel booking agent, travelling staff, delegates etc., about the advantages of using the online New Zealand Traveller Declaration when entering New Zealand.