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| | | Submissions now open on The Customs (Levies and Other Matters) Amendment Bill | | | The Customs (Levies and Other Matters) Amendment Bill is now open for public submissions to Parliament's Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee until 10 March 2025 (NZ time).
This proposed omnibus legislation is to improve collection of revenue on goods making collection fairer and more effective.
The primary aim of this bill is to introduce a levy regime to recover costs for Customs' goods management activities. This bill will enable levies or fees to be made depending on which is the more appropriate. It does not change or increase rates on existing charges.
The Customs (Levies and Other Matters) Amendment Bill is available to read on Parliament's website where you can make and view submissions and track its progress through the parliamentary process.
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| | | Reminder about updated packaging, labelling and safety data sheet requirements for hazardous substances | | | The four-year transitional period to comply with the updated requirements for labelling, safety data sheet and packaging ends on 30 April 2025.
From then, any imported hazardous substances must be packaged and labelled in accordance with the new system. You can find out more here.
In April 2021, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) updated the classification system for hazardous substances in New Zealand to one based on the seventh edition of the Globally Harmonised System of classification and labelling of hazardous substances (GHS7).
The EPA updated the corresponding Labelling, Safety Data Sheet and Packaging notices to reflect the GHS7 classification system.
To keep up to date with changes in the hazardous substances space, including regulatory changes, you can subscribe to the EPA's hazardous substances update newsletter.
If you are unsure whether the product you are importing is hazardous, visit the EPA's website for guidance. | | | | | | | | | | 
| | | Register now for ASEAN Business and Trade Overview event | | | The ASEAN New Zealand Business Council (ANZBC), in collaboration with Customs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade (MFAT), is delighted to bring you their first event for 2025 - an ASEAN Business Outlook with an opportunity to network and kick start your business year.
Join us for an insightful and engaging event featuring Mr. Stuart Calman, Former Ambassador to ASEAN. The Customs ASEAN regional officer will join Mr Calman to share their experience and answer any questions.
The event will be moderated by Hamza Haidon, MFAT's Trade Policy Manager
This event is happening on Monday 17 February 2025 at 4:30 pm via Zoom. | | | | | | | | |