Certificates of Origin
To benefit from preferential tariffs under the FTA, goods exported to China will require a Certificate of Origin, issued by bodies authorised by New Zealand Customs.
Certificate of Origin form - Annex 6
Authorised bodies approved by the New Zealand Government and notified to China will certify that goods for export comply with the ROO and issue Certificates of Origin. The preferential tariffs will only apply to goods which have a valid Certificate of Origin. A Certificate of Origin shall remain valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
Where a consignment of products has a value of less than US$1,000, or in other limited circumstances, a Declaration of Origin will be accepted in place of a Certificate of Origin. However, in most instances, a Certificate of Origin will be required.
In accordance with long-established practice, New Zealand will not require that certificates of origin accompany imports from China. Normal risk management techniques will provide sufficient assurance that only goods of Chinese origin under the rules of origin will receive the benefits of the FTA tariff preference.
Find out more about advance rulings
Find out how to obtain a Certificate of Origin
- Page last updated: 03 December 2008
