Business & Trade
Official New Zealand-China trade resources
NZTE supports exporters, MFAT handles trade-agreement and market-access questions, and Customs and MPI set import and product requirements. Find the relevant service below and the information to include in your enquiry.
Explore an export market or find in-market support
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise helps New Zealand exporters make market decisions and connect with in-market partners. Its Greater China page lists Guangzhou and Hong Kong offices and an enquiry route; importers of New Zealand products or services can also contact them. Give the product or service, target market, stage of the business and specific help sought.
Check the trade agreement for your destination
The New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement and the New Zealand-Hong Kong, China Closer Economic Partnership are separate agreements. Start with the agreement for the actual market, then use MFAT's goods-exporter guide to understand classification, origin and supporting documents. A lower tariff depends on the applicable rules; an agreement does not remove every market-entry requirement.
Ask an export question or report a trade barrier
The Export Helpdesk accepts export questions and trade-barrier reports. Its page links to the reporting form and Tariff Finder, and lists [email protected]. For a specific problem, give the market, product or service, the rule or decision involved, its date and any supporting correspondence.
Prepare a commercial import into New Zealand
Use Customs' start-importing guide for prohibited or restricted goods, import declarations and applicable duty, GST and charges. Its client-code service provides the application forms and supporting-document instructions. A client code is required for imports worth NZ$1,000 or more, and for food for sale, ingredients used in food for sale and motor vehicles regardless of value.
Check product and destination requirements
MPI requirements depend on the commodity and destination. PIER searches import and export requirements for covered commodities; animal products have separate guidance. For animal products, wine and organics exported to China, use the China Overseas Market Access Requirements page. Describe the product, ingredients or materials, intended use and destination when asking Exporter Help which requirements apply.
Working between New Zealand and the GBA? Tell NZGBA your sector and city to ask about Kiwi business gatherings or to suggest a New Zealand-connected business for the directory. Ask about the local business community