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| | | Speeding up Customs clearance of fresh foods exports into China | | | Customs and the General Administration of China Customs (China Customs) have agreed a new pilot to trial speedier border clearance for airfreighted fresh foods.
The pilot will see both customs agencies expedite the clearance of fresh food produce before its arrival into Auckland International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Fresh food airfreight exporters can register their interest in further updates from Customs on the fresh food pilot by emailing ses@customs.govt.nz with the subject line 'China Pilot'. | | | | | | | | | | 
| | | Russia Sanctions Reminder: Sanctioned entities / individuals / "luxury goods" import and export ban | | | Information on Russian Sanctions for importers and exporters. | | | | | | | | | | 
| | | Updated Working Tariff Document is now available | | | The updated Working Tariff Document is now available online on Customs website.
As an interim measure, Customs has uploaded two electronic documents of the updated Excise and Excise-equivalent Duties Table (EEDT) pending sign-off by Order in Council, amending the EEDT for the Petroleum and Engine Fuel Monitoring (PEFM) Levy.
This approach has been taken to provide advance notice of changes that will take effect from 1 July 2025. | | | | | | | | | | 
| | | Explore new markets through Free Trade Agreements | | | Exploring new markets? Join Export NZ for a briefing on New Zealand's evolving trade opportunities with a focus on two significant partnerships.
At these events, you will engage with high-level New Zealand government officials, and hear from representatives of the UAE and ASEAN region. Learn about the soon-to-come-into-force New Zealand – United Arab Emirates Free Trade Agreement and the recently upgraded AANZFTA (Australia, ASEAN, New Zealand Free Trade Area) Agreement.
To learn more and register, visit Export NZ's website. | | | | | | | | | | 
| | | Self-declaration for exporters | | | Approved exporters can now self-declare the New Zealand origin of their goods to claim preferential tariff treatment under selected Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
These are the:
- Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
- New Zealand - China Free Trade Agreement (NZ-China FTA)
-Second Protocol to the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA)
Self-declaration can save businesses time and money, eliminating the need to go to an issuing body to obtain a Certificate of Origin.
Full details are available on Customs' website. | | | | | | | | | | 
| | | Customs seizures pivotal in disrupting drug supply in New Zealand | | | As the world marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking yesterday (26 June 2025), Customs continues to stop tonnes of illicit drugs from entering New Zealand, seizing more than 1,600 kilograms of cocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA so far this year.
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime says organised criminal networks are driving the illicit drug trade, with devastating consequences for people and communities around the world. It says stopping drug trafficking requires long-term coordinated action to address supply and demand, and to prevent organised criminal groups from exploiting vulnerabilities. | | | | | | | | | | 
| | | Methamphetamine and MDMA seized in joint Police/Customs investigation | | | NZ Police and Customs have disrupted a Wellington-based syndicate dealing a variety of drugs into the community, seizing 23 kilograms of methamphetamine and more than 1000 MDMA pills.
Over the past month, a joint NZ Police and Customs investigation - Operation Armani - identified a group smuggling significant amounts of drugs into New Zealand over a number of months. The 23 kilograms of methamphetamine was intercepted at the border and has a street value of more than NZ$8 million dollars. The MDMA seized has a street value of around NZ$50,000.
Last week the National Organised Crime Group, Customs, district investigators and specialist support groups executed a number of search warrants across the Wellington district. Four men are facing a range of serious charges. The four men have appeared in the Lower Hutt and Wellington District Courts. | | | | | | | | | | 
| | | Trans-Tasman flights return to Dunedin Airport | | | Tuesday 24 June marked the return of Trans-Tasman flights between Dunedin Airport and the Gold Coast. With Jetstar flights operating three times a week on this new route, it offers Kiwi holidaymakers access to some sun, and Aussie visitors the chance to experience some of the South Island's unique attractions.
Just a friendly reminder, you can submit a New Zealand Traveller Declaration digitally, as early as 24 hours before you start your trip to New Zealand. | | | | | | | | |