EU-NZ FTA: Customs Provisions
- Arne Mielken
- May 6, 2024
- 4 min read
Understand the the Customs Provisions in the EU-NZ Free Trade Agreement
The Customs Provisions
The Free Trade Agreement ensures that customs procedures in both the EU and New Zealand are transparent and efficient and that the EU and New Zealand’s ability to maintain effective customs control is maintained.
Simplifying data and documentation requirements
The EU and New Zealand have committed to simplifying documentation and data requirements with a view to accelerating the release of goods from customs and reducing the time and cost of compliance for traders.
This includes:
allowing customs declarations to be submitted electronically
using electronic/automated systems for risk analysis and targeting
the introduction of single-window systems
allowing duties, taxes, fees, and charges to be paid electronically
Further simplification of customs procedures
The EU and New Zealand have agreed that eligible traders in both countries can benefit from measures that further simplify customs procedures.
This should include:
reduced data and documentation requirements for customs declarations, including for low-value consignments
deferred payment of duties and taxes until after the release of those imported goods
aggregated customs declarations that cover multiple imports
use of a guarantee with a reduced amount or a waiver from the use of a guarantee
release of goods from customs: both New Zealand and the UK have committed to releasing all goods from customs as quickly as possible but in any case, within 48 hours of arrival provided:
all required documentation has been submitted on or before the arrival of the goods
the goods are not subject to physical examination or inspection.
all other regulatory requirements for release have been met (e.g. SPS checks)
Both countries have also committed to ensuring that:
traders can submit information electronically before the physical arrival of goods
goods can be released without temporary transfer to warehouses
goods can be released before the final determination of customs duties, taxes, fees, and charges
Advance rulings
Before exporting their goods, traders can request a legally binding, written decision from the relevant customs authority on the tariff classification and origin of their product. Both the EU and New Zealand will ensure that the trader receives the ruling within 90 days of receiving the request.
Transhipment
Both the EU and New Zealand will ensure transhipment operations are facilitated through their territories and allow for goods to be moved under customs control from one office of entry to another for clearance.
Customs Brokers
Neither the EU nor New Zealand will require the mandatory use of customs brokers. Transparent and objective rules will be applied when licensing customs brokers.
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