✨ Customs Import Rules
NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 52
8 MAY 2013
Note on MPI-specific information:
Where an Importer Code is not stated for a “Primary Industries Import” the full trading name and address details of the importer must be stated.
Contact Person
The Contact Person for the importer must be stated.
Method(s) of Communication
At least one Method of Communication type for the importer must be selected together with the relevant details stated.
Customs Controlled Area
Where goods are to be removed to a Customs Controlled Area licensed for the purposes of Section 10 (a), (b) or (f) of the Customs and Excise Act 1996, the Premises Code must be stated. The Premises Code is available from the licensee of the Customs Controlled Area.
FEE PAYMENT METHOD
Customs Fees
Customs Payment Method
The method of payment to Customs must be selected.
For entry types: “Standard Import”, “Simplified Import” and “Periodic Import”, the Customs Payment Method “Client Deferred” can only be used where the client has a current Client Deferred Account with Customs.
“Broker Deferred” can only be used where the broker/agent of the importer has a current Broker Deferred Account with Customs. “Broker Deferred” can not be used where the client holds a Client Deferred Account.
“Cash” must be used for entry types “Temporary Import” and “Sight Import”.
Notes:
(i) “Cash” may be used regardless of a client’s or broker’s account status.
(ii) The Fee Payment Method can not be amended once the entry is cleared.
Notes on MPI-specific Information:
(i) MPI Account Details must also be provided here.
(ii) Where known, the MPI Account Number and MPI Account Name should be stated.
(iii) If the MPI Account Number and/or the MPI Account Name are not known then the payment type will be “Cash”.
OVERRIDE REQUEST
Override Indicator
The Override Indicator option may be selected to request a previously reported error or to direct an entry to a Customs officer for manual processing. The reason for the override or manual processing reason must be stated.
DOCUMENTS
Permit Details
Where a permit covering the entire entry has been issued, the Permit Authority Code must be selected and the relevant Permit Number issued must be stated.
Note:
Permits relating to a specific detail line only must be provided at the relevant detail line where they are applicable.
Notes on MPI-specific information:
(i) Imports of some goods may be subject to additional permit requirements in accordance with:
a) an Import Health Standard approved under the Biosecurity Act 1993
b) the Food Act 1981 and/or in associated food standards
c) the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act 1997
d) the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996.
(ii) Where a permit to import is required, the permit must be applied for prior to the arrival of the goods and the Permit Number and permit document(s) must be attached to the entry.
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