The first direct shipping vessel carrying New Zealand kiwifruit for the 2026 season has arrived at Shanghai’s Yangshan Deep Water Port, marking the official start of New Zealand’s largest-ever kiwifruit export campaign to China. The vessel carried approximately 4,800 tonnes of kiwifruit across multiple varieties including SunGold, Green, and RubyRed. Industry estimates project that…
China Briefing, a leading business intelligence publication, has released a detailed implementation guide for GACC Decree 280 (Measures for the Administration of Import and Export Food Safety), which took effect on January 1, 2026. The guide provides foreign food exporters, including those from New Zealand, with a comprehensive overview of the new regulatory framework…
Effective April 1, 2026, New Zealand Customs and the Ministry for Primary Industries have implemented a new Low Value Goods Fee of NZ$2.21 per consignment on all imported goods with a declared value of up to NZ$1,000. The fee, mandated by law and enforced by New Zealand Customs, is designed to recover administrative and…
Senior officials and ministers from RCEP member countries gathered in Wellington, New Zealand, for a high-level meeting focused on deepening regional economic integration. A key agenda item was the advancement of service trade liberalisation, with New Zealand and China actively negotiating the expansion of their Free Trade Agreement’s negative list approach to cover additional…
China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) Order 280 takes effect on June 1,2026. It replaces the previous Order 248 and introduces a risk-based registration system for overseas food producers. The new rules cover production, processing, and storage facilities. They require registration through two pathways: official recommendation for high-risk foods and self-application for lower-risk categories….
The New Zealand China Trade Association (NZCTA) has published a comprehensive Green Food and Beverage Playbook designed to help New Zealand food and beverage exporters navigate China’s rapidly evolving sustainability and green consumption landscape. The playbook addresses key regulatory developments including China’s dual carbon goals, green product certification standards, and the growing consumer demand…
