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| | | New Zealand introduces new controls on exports in response to emerging technology, joining other countries | | | The Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade has approved the updated New Zealand Strategic Goods List (NZSGL), which came into effect on 12 November 2024.
The NZSGL comprises listed goods, software, and technology. This is largely derived from control lists developed by the multilateral non-proliferation and export control regimes of which New Zealand is a Participating State. The new list incorporates 278 updates.
Most of these amendments (231) are clarifications and editorial changes that do not change the scope of existing controls. The other 47 amendments are either new controls, deletions of previously existing controls, or modifications to existing controls.
The updated list also includes national controls on certain dual-use technologies, including semiconductor technologies and quantum computing technologies.
Any queries should be directed to exportcontrols@mfat.govt.nz. | | | | | | | | | 
| | | Customs Broker telephone line to be disconnected | | | The Customer Contact Service Delivery team at New Zealand Customs advises that the Customs Broker telephone line – (09) 927 8465 - will be officially disconnected and no longer operational as of Friday 29 November 2024.
From Monday 2 December 2024, all telephone enquiries must be directed to the New Zealand Customs National Call Centre on 0800 428 786. | | | | | | | | | 
| | | Reminder: Excise entries November 2024 | | | We would like to remind excise clients that the due date for payment of excise entries lodged for the November 2024 excise period (the removals of alcohol products in November 2024), is Tuesday, 24 December 2024.
This is the last working day of the month this year, as set out in the Legislation Act 2019. Customs will be consulting with industry and looking at amending Customs regulations to see if we can prevent this situation occurring again in 2025.
This will affect you
This means your payment is due one week earlier than it usually is at this time of year. It is important to pay by the due date to avoid late payment penalties and compensatory interest being charged.
If you are unable to make the payment on 24 December 2024, please email revenue@customs.govt.nz and we will contact you for further information. | | | | | | | |