NZ Customs Release

Issue

811

7 November 2025

Goods fees - 2026 changes

Fees and levies that New Zealand Customs Service (Customs) and Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) charge for goods management will be changing from 1 April 2026. These changes aim to ensure fairer cost recovery and better reflect the true cost of border management.
 
We have prepared several downloadable PDF info packs that relate to your industry. These will help you prepare for the changes.

Heavy Engineering Research Levy Act Amendment Order 2025

From 13 November 2025, changes to Schedule 2 of the Heavy Engineering Research Levy Act 1978 (the Act) enable the Heavy Engineering Research Levy to be collected on the following tariff code items at the rate of $20/tonne:

- 7308.90.05 00J Parts specifically designed for wind turbine towers
- 7308.90.90 31F Other.

More information

- Notice in the New Zealand Gazette
- Heavy Engineering Research Levy Act Amendment Order 2025 (SL 2025/224)

Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Goods) Levy rate changes from 1 January 2026

From 1 January 2026, changes to the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Goods) Levy Regulations will result in decreased levy rates.  

The Climate Change (Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levies) Amendment Regulations 2025 (Schedules 1 and 2) set out the new levy rates. Updates to tariff codes are also included in Schedule 2.

MFAT Market Intelligence Reports

The latest edition of the weekly global trade and economic update for New Zealand businesses has been published.

New Zealand Food Safety webinar

Are you importing food into New Zealand or supporting others who do?

Whether you're just starting out or looking to refresh your understanding, New Zealand Food Safety invites you to join its upcoming webinar.