Policies, regulations, tariffs, and trade agreements
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…
New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) issued a preliminary anti-dumping determination on preserved peaches from China on January 31, 2026. MBIE found that exporter J&G International Co. , Ltd. was dumping and recommended a 17.78% anti-dumping duty. Qingdao Countree Foo
China’s GACC has formally approved New Zealand pet food imports under Announcement No. 10 of 2026, opening a new export category for NZ producers in a Chinese pet food market valued at over RMB 100 billion annually.
In January 2026, New Zealand announced the conclusion of Free Trade Agreement negotiations with India after nearly 20 years of talks. The agreement will eliminate the 33% tariff on New Zealand sheepmeat exports to India. India’s economy is projected to become the world’s third largest within five ye
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…
New Zealand wine exports to China surged 47% to NZD 56 million in the 12 months to January 2026, according to data reported by 1News on January 13. Exports to South Korea also jumped 92% to NZD 44 million. The growth comes as New Zealand winemakers expand into Asian markets. China has become New Zea
China has implemented a three-year tariff-rate quota (TRQ) system on beef imports effective January 1, 2026, applying to all major beef trading partners including New Zealand. New Zealand receives an annual duty-free quota of 206,000 tonnes, rising to 214,000 tonnes in subsequent years, worth up to NZ$1.75 billion if fully utilised, representing approximately 8%…
China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) has issued Announcement No. 27 of 2026, setting out the operational details for its revised Regulations on the Registration of Overseas Producers of Imported Food (GACC Order No. 280), effective 1 June 2026. Eighteen product categories including meat, dairy, seafood, honey, infant formula and health foods continue to…
