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KEEPING YOU INFORMED | | | |
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|  | | | New Zealand exporters saving time and money | | New Zealand export entries that carry the Secure Exports Scheme (SES) seal are treated as trusted and secure because they meet the international security requirements of the World Customs Organization (WCO).
Since the scheme was set up in NZ, more than $159 billion NZD of New Zealand exports have carried the approved Secure Exports Scheme (SES) seal. This has reduced inspection and interventions time at borders and ports and saved 133 NZ exporters who are SES Partners nearly $5 million NZD in export transactions fees.
Customs organisations that recognise the SES scheme remove independent and expensive checking to ensure exports comply with international security standards. Data shows that any sea or air freight container without the SES seal is six times more likely to be inspected in NZ, and seven times more likely to be inspected in China.
To register your interest in the scheme, visit the Customs website, or email us at SES2021@customs.govt.nz. | | | |
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|  | | | Dangerous dog breeds | | From 1 May 2021, Customs will also no longer be accepting Form 15 as a declaration for dangerous dog breeds. Instead, you need to submit a Statutory Declaration, and a vet certificate as required by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA).
There are strict rules you must follow when bringing live animals into New Zealand. Please visit our website for Customs requirements, and refer to the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) website for biosecurity requirements.
If you aren't sure whether you can bring your pet into NZ, contact the Department of Internal Affairs. | | | |
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|  | | | Changes to Customs' Goods Clearance Fees | | Changes to Customs fees for clearing imports and exports will come into effect on 1 July 2021. These updated fees will be fairer to importers and exporters and better reflect the costs of clearing goods. | | | |
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|  | | | Tariff Concession Notices | | A tariff concession removes the tariff duty that would be payable under the Tariff for certain goods. Tariff Concession Advertisement Notice and Tariff Concession Approval Notice 14 are now available. | | | |
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|  | | | Intellectual Property Rights | | We have also updated the trademark and copyright notices accepted by Customs.
For more information on IPR's, email IPRnotices@customs.govt.nz. | | | |
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| | | | Chemical management changes | | New Zealand's new hazard classification system takes effect on 30 April 2021.
This means importers and manufacturers of hazardous substances need to get their labelling and safety data sheets to comply with the new hazard classifications.
It's important you're up to speed with what's happening if your organisation has any involvement with hazardous substances, and there is a wealth of information on the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) website to guide you.
Find out what you need to know
While there is a transition period, compliance sooner than later is strongly encouraged by the EPA.
Join one of our webinars this month to get familiar with what the changes might mean for you.
Get the webinar details | | | |
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