New Zealand Gazette – 2013 – No. 52

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✨ Customs Import Entry Rules



NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 52

8 MAY 2013

Schedule 1

PART A

Import Entries – Declaration

ELECTRONIC (WCO) MESSAGE FORMAT

General Requirements:

(a) The contents of the import entry (the entry) must be true, correct and complete in every particular.

(b) Declarants who lodge entries through the use of a Customs computerised entry processing system must use the unique user identifier (UUI also known as the PIN) issued to him or her by the Trade Single Window.

(c) The use of the PIN will be the equivalent of the signature of the Declarant.

(d) In this Schedule, the term “electronic format” means an electronic message format made in accordance with the requirements set out in the World Customs Organisation Data Model 3 and the New Zealand Trade Single Window Message Implementation Guidelines for Import Declaration available from Customs.

(e) The requirements for completing an entry declaration in the WCO message format via Trade Single Window are set out below.

(f) All fields on an entry must be completed unless stated below.

NEW LODGEMENT

Lodgement
Select “Import Declaration”.

Type
The Import Entry Type must be selected:

  • “Standard Import”
  • “Simplified Import”
  • “Temporary Import”
  • “Sight Import”
  • “Periodic Import”

Notes:

(i) Once the Import Entry Type has been sent the Import Entry Type can not be amended.

(ii) “Simplified Import” – for entry of:

(a) import shipments with a value for duty of less than $1,000; or

(b) household and other effects (excluding aircraft, ships, small ships (as defined in concession reference number 80 in Part II of the The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand), and motor vehicles (including motorcycles)) that are not intended for any other person, or gift, sale or exchange; or

(c) short landed, short packed or short shipped goods.

(iii) “Temporary Import” – for entry of goods that are to be in New Zealand for a temporary period only before being exported in accordance with the Regulations. A deposit or security will be taken to cover the full duty for the importation. A “Temporary Import” must be subsequently completed by way of being entered again with a Customs computerised entry processing system within a timeframe specified by Customs in accordance with these rules.

(iv) “Sight Import” – for entry of imported goods in respect of which full details are not available to make a full or complete entry. A deposit or security will be taken to cover the full duty and a time limit imposed for furnishing a complete entry. A “Sight Import” must be subsequently completed by way of being entered again with a Customs computerised entry processing system within a timeframe specified by Customs in accordance with these rules.

(v) “Periodic Import” – for entry of goods that are covered by a procedure statement issued by Customs.

Notes on MPI-specific Information:

(i) The Declarant may select the Import Entry Type “Primary Industries Import Declaration” for the entry of goods where a Customs inward report write off has been given and the importer is advised that more information is required by MPI to evaluate risk.



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