NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 52

8 MAY 2013

Number of packages

The Number of Packages relevant to each package type listed on the bill of lading, waybill or parcel must be stated.

Package Volume (m3)

The total volume in cubic metres of each relevant package type must be stated.

Shipping Marks

The Shipping Marks and numbers on each relevant package type must be stated.

Notes:

(i) Shipping marks are generally numbers printed on the outside of the package.
(ii) No packaging information is required for "Empty" Container Type or for Periodic Imports.

Notes on MPI-specific information:

(i) The Packing Material Description is required where any organic matter has been used for packaging and a description of the type of material used must be stated. For some types of goods the packing material and how the goods are to be transported is prescribed in an import health standard.

(ii) For each container or pallet number, the packaging details must be stated.

(iii) A Preferred Treatment Provider can be identified using the Trade Single Window premises code for that provider. Where the goods are to be treated and the Preferred Treatment Provider has not been stated, then this may be sought by MPI.

(iv) If the goods are to be transferred to a Transitional Facility or Containment Facility in accordance with the Biosecurity Act 1993, the Trade Single Window premises code for that facility must be stated for each applicable container.

(v) The full name of the Transitional Facility or Containment Facility can be stated if the premises code is not known for a "Primary Industries Import Declaration".

GOODS MEASURE

Gross Weight Item Level (kg)

The gross weight of each detail line must be stated. The weight must be stated in kilograms and include the packaging, but must exclude the transport equipment.

Net Weight Item Level (kg)

The net weight of each detail line must be stated. The weight must be stated in kilograms and exclude any packaging or transport equipment.

Notes on MPI-specific information:

For goods which fall within Chapters 6, 7, 8, 10 and 12 of the "Working Tariff Document of New Zealand" (animal and plant products) the full name and address details must be stated, where:

(a) the Grower is different to the Supplier of the goods; and/or

(b) the Producer of processed food of plant or animal origin is different to the Supplier of the goods. A Producer includes a person or organisation involved in the production and harvesting of animal and plant products; and/or

(c) the Manufacturer who manufactured the goods is different to the Supplier.

DOCUMENTS

Permit Details

Where a Permit has been issued relating to goods at detail line level only, the Permit Authority Code must be selected and the relevant Permit Number issued must be stated.

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. Where the permit applies for a specific part of the entry then it must be provided here in the Detail Line. If it applies to the whole entry it should be provided at the whole of entity level

(iii) Further information on MPI permit requirements is available from the MPI internet site.