How to Import Hemp (Cannabis) Seed as Food into New Zealand
9-minute read
From 12 November 2018 hemp (cannabis sativa) seed food products will be able to be imported into (and exported from) New Zealand. What are the rules?
Importers and exporters should note products must NOT contain whole hemp seeds. Whole hemp seeds remain Class C drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 and cannot be imported into New Zealand without a licence issued by the Ministry of Health.
New Import GST on Goods Valued Under $1000: the What & How
25-minute read
The government is cutting import taxes on low-value goods to soften the impact for New Zealand consumers who start paying GST on all overseas purchases next year.
Following consultation earlier in 2018, details were released on 18 October 2018 on the proposed GST regime for non-residents supplying “low-value goods” to NZ buyers.
NZ Customs Departure Card Cancelled: What You Need to Know
2-minute read
Departure cards have been discontinued this month, and the information used to account for all travellers departing New Zealand will now be collected electronically.
You still have to meet some requirements to avoid problems.
NZ Importer Jailed for Smuggling Goods (What Can You Learn?)
4-minute read
Let’s discuss the volume of alcohol being illegally imported into the country and imported without compliant labelling. What are the telltale signs of illegitimate product?
Citing examples of imported shipping containers being declared as beer when they were predominantly filled with spirits. That kind of smuggling is denying the country of about $40 million in excise duty annually.
NZ Customs and Spirits NZ are working on ways to stop it. How will you be affected?
Cargo Insurance Costs & 3 Little-Known Issues You Must Avoid
6-minute read (10-minute watch)
You Will Learn:
- How to save money on cargo insurance
- The costs to insure your goods in New Zealand
- Three common mistakes that you need to avoid
- And other practical tips you can implement today!
Updated NZ Customs Rules & Fees: What You Need to Know
12-minute read
Administrative Penalties
Administrative penalties apply to exporters, importers, licensees and agents who make an error or omission on their entry and do not voluntarily disclose it to Customs.
New Sea Freight Fuel Prices – How it Will Affect You (Q&A)
4-minute read
From 1st January 2020, a new regulation will come into force to reduce air pollution from ships globally. Whereas today ships can use fuel with up to 3.5% sulphur content (outside Emission Control Areas), the new global sulphur cap will be 0.5%.
How Ports of Auckland Automation Will Affect Importers
5-minute read
Progress is being made on the massive automation project being undertaken at the Ports of Auckland , as the port readies itself to become the first in New Zealand to use automated straddle carriers to load and unload trucks and to operate the container yard.
Why are Freight Fuel Prices (BAF) Going Up & are They Valid?
5-minute read
Recent Shipping Gazette™ news articles and the Commentary column focusing on emergency bunker surcharges being applied to shippers (June 9) have prompted interest from readers who have asked the basic question – how are BAF (bunker adjustment factors) calculated?
How to Hire Top Talent & Tips to Improve Team Happiness
4-minute read (7-minute watch)
You’ll learn:
- How to hire the best talents for your business
- Important steps and techniques of the hiring process
- Why you need to have team discussions
- Ways to improve the communication in your team
- How social networks can help your business