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…
Zespri has made its first-ever air freight shipment of RubyRed kiwifruit to China, arriving on February 24, 2026, marking the first time New Zealand-grown kiwifruit has been available in China during the Lunar New Year period. The inaugural air freight cargo of approximately 92 tonnes arrived over the following week, with products distributed across…
New Zealand exporters are preparing for one of the most important periods of Chinese consumer demand, as the Lunar New Year falls on February 17, 2026, marking the Year of the Horse. China is New Zealand’s largest export market, with NZ$22.8 billion in exports over the 12 months to September 2025, including NZ$7.8 billion…
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the Ministry of Commerce have jointly issued a new announcement strengthening recall requirements for food sold through cross-border e-commerce retail channels. The regulation requires cross-border e-commerce enterprises to appoint a domestic food production enterprise to handle recall operations in China. When quality safety risks are identified,…
New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) issued its preliminary anti-dumping determination on January 31, 2026, on preserved peaches originating from China with a total weight not exceeding 5 kg. The first-phase ruling found that exporter J&G International Co., Ltd. had engaged in dumping that caused material injury to New Zealand’s domestic…
China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) issued its final ruling on 12 February 2026, imposing anti-subsidy duties of 7.4% to 11. 7% on imported dairy products from the European Union, primarily targeting cheese and cream products. The tariffs take effect from 13 February 2026 for a five-year period. Among 14 sampled EU companies, individual duty…
China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) has issued Announcement No. 10 of 2026, formally allowing the import of New Zealand pet food that meets specified quarantine and sanitary requirements, effective immediately. The approved product categories include dry pet food, canned pet food, pet treats, pet roll products, pet nutritional supplements, and chew products. The…
