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Refrigerated cargo ship with kiwifruit containers arriving at Chinese port

First Direct Kiwifruit Ship of 2026 Season Arrives at Shanghai Port, Marking Start of New Zealand’s Largest Fruit Export Campaign to China

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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…

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International shipping parcels with customs labels and low-value goods fee documentation at New Zealand border

New Zealand Introduces NZ$2.21 Low-Value Goods Fee on All Imports Under NZ$1,000, Impacting Chinese Cross-Border E-Commerce

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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…

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