Motor Vehicles Tariff Conditions




NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

No. 146

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Classes of Motor Vehicles Goods Condition in which such goods shall be imported
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The components nominated below, if imported to be used in the assembly, completion or manufacture of Class III motor vehicles, must be entered in accordance with the appropriate Tariff item in Part I of the Tariff:

  • ‘Bull bar’ type bumpers;
  • Electric accumulators;
  • Exterior rear vision mirrors excluding those which are an integral part of the vehicle design or are electrically or manually internally adjusted; and excluding electrically heated rear vision mirrors
  • Laminated and leaf undercarriage springs (not including shackles therefor);
  • Pneumatic rubber tyres (excluding steel belted and steel corded truck tyres 20’’ rim diameter and above);
  • Radio broadcast receivers designed for use in motor vehicles;
  • Seat belts.

These goods shall be subject to Tariff items 8704.32.19 and 8704.90.29 of the Tariff and pay the rates of duty applying under the appropriate item.

(D) CLASS IV

Motor vehicles being omnibuses.

Classes of Motor Vehicles Goods Condition in which such goods shall be imported

Chassis, consisting of:
Chassis frames, suspension assemblies, radiator, engine, clutch, gearbox, propeller shafts and axles.

These goods shall not be imported in sub-assemblies consisting of more than one of the components specified. Nor should the chassis frames (longitudinal) be fitted with any attachments or components.

The components nominated below, if imported to be used in the assembly, completion or manufacture of Class IV motor vehicles, must be entered in accordance with the appropriate Tariff item in Part I of the Tariff:

  • Electric accumulators;
  • Exterior rear vision mirrors excluding those which are an integral part of the vehicle design or are electrically or manually internally adjusted; and excluding electrically heated rear vision mirrors
  • Laminated and leaf undercarriage springs (not including shackles therefor);
  • Omnibus body components regardless of the condition of manufacture (including frame, panel and preformed body components) but excluding doors and moulded front body panels;
  • Pneumatic rubber tyres (excluding steel belted and steel corded truck tyres 20’’ rim diameter and above);
  • Radio broadcast receivers designed for use in motor vehicles;
  • Seat belts.

M W Taylor
Comptroller of Customs

Explanatory Note -

(1) Amendment to delete Horns from Class I nominated component list with effect from 1 September 1989.



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🏭 Determination of the Minister of Commerce under Section 14 of the Tariff Act 1988 (continued from previous page)

🏭 Trade, Customs & Industry
Motor Vehicles, Tariff Items, Import Conditions, Commerce
  • M W Taylor, Comptroller of Customs