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Agreement Document symbol Notifying Member Year Harmonized types of environment-related objectives Harmonized types of measures Harmonized types of sectors subject to the measure Measure description See more information
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NZL/6 New Zealand 2023
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable…
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable fisheries management, Biodiversity and ecosystem
 Ban/Prohibition Fisheries
14. Conditional prohibition on the importation of…
14. Conditional prohibition on the importation of southern bluefin tuna
Environment related objective
To protect natural resources by regulating bluefin tuna under Article XX(g) of the GATT.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
14. Conditional prohibition on the importation of southern bluefin tuna
Live trout and trout products, unless in quantities under 10 kilograms not intended for sale.
Type of measure
CP Prohibition except under defined conditions
ICS - HS Code
0302.36
0303.46.
0304.49.0067
0304.59.0067
0304.87.0010
0301.95.0000
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2022-2024 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31 October 2022
Keywords
Conservation
Fish
Natural resources
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NZL/6 New Zealand 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences Chemicals
16. Conditional prohibition on the exportation of…
16. Conditional prohibition on the exportation of severely restricted or banned hazardous chemicals: This measure implements the Rotterdam Convention, and requires those exporting hazardous chemicals to obtain an export permit. Permits may cover more than one shipment but are limited to one year. Administered by the Environmental Protection Authority.
Environment related objective
To protect environment against hazardous chemicals as under Article XX (b) of the GATT; comply with Rotterdam Convention.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
16. Conditional prohibition on the exportation of severely restricted or banned hazardous chemicals: This measure implements the Rotterdam Convention, and requires those exporting hazardous chemicals to obtain an export permit. Permits may cover more than one shipment but are limited to one year. Administered by the Environmental Protection Authority.
Hazardous chemicals covered by the Rotterdam Convention (...). This includes controlling the export of hazardous chemicals and pesticides from New Zealand, such as, 2.4.5-T, Crocidolite and Lindane. Various hazardous chemicals within HS Chapters 28 and 29.
Type of measure
CP-X Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
28
29
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2022-2024 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31 October 2022
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NZL/6 New Zealand 2023
Animal protection, Natural resources conservation…
Animal protection, Natural resources conservation, Biodiversity and ecosystem
 Ban/Prohibition Other
19. Conditional prohibition on the exportation of…
19. Conditional prohibition on the exportation of birds and other wildlife: This measure prohibits the exportation of birds and other wildlife, except with the prior written authority of the Director-General of the Department of Conservation. Administered by the Department of Conservation.
Environment related objective
To protect natural resources by regulating wildlife as under Article XX(g) of the GATT.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
19. Conditional prohibition on the exportation of birds and other wildlife: This measure prohibits the exportation of birds and other wildlife, except with the prior written authority of the Director-General of the Department of Conservation. Administered by the Department of Conservation.
Birds and other wildlife (any bat or any bird) not being a domestic bird, or any reptile or any amphibian or any terrestrial or freshwater invertebrate specified in Schedule 7 to the Wildlife Act 1953 or any skin, feathers, egg, flesh, or other part of any such species).
Type of measure
CP-X Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
0106.20
0106.31
0106.32
0106.39
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2022-2024 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31 October 2022
Keywords
Conservation
Natural resources
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NZL/6

 		New Zealand 2023
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Natural resources…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Natural resources conservation, Animal protection
 Export licences, Import licences, Ban/Prohibition Fisheries, Other
20. Conditional prohibition on the importation…
20. Conditional prohibition on the importation and exportation of marine mammals: The Marine Mammals Protection Act requires that importers or exporters of Marine Mammals have a permit to do so. Administered by the Department of Conservation.
Environment related objective
To protect natural resources by regulating marine mammals as under Article XX(g) of the GATT.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
20. Conditional prohibition on the importation and exportation of marine mammals: The Marine Mammals Protection Act requires that importers or exporters of Marine Mammals have a permit to do so. Administered by the Department of Conservation.
Marine mammals and parts of marine mammals, such as seals, whales, dolphins and porpoises.
Type of measure
CP Prohibition except under defined conditions
CP-X Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
0106.12
0106.19
0106.90
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2022-2024 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31 October 2022
Keywords
Conservation
Natural resources
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NZL/6 New Zealand 2023
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Plant protection,…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Plant protection, Sustainable forestry management
 Ban/Prohibition Forestry
21. Conditional prohibition on the exportation of…
21. Conditional prohibition on the exportation of indigenous timber
Environment related objective
To protect natural resources by regulating indigenous timber as under Article XX(g) of the GATT.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
21. Conditional prohibition on the exportation of indigenous timber
Indigenous timber, except for the timbers permitted for export as outlined in Part 3A, Section 67C of the Forests Act 1949
Type of measure
CP-X Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
44.
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2022-2024 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31 October 2022
Keywords
Forest
Indigenous
Natural resources
Conservation
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NZL/6 New Zealand 2023
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Natural resources conservation, Plant protection
 Ban/Prohibition, Export quotas, Import quotas Other
22. Conditional prohibition and global quota on…
22. Conditional prohibition and global quota on the exportation and importation of some endangered, threatened or exploited species (Appendices I, II and III of CITES):CITES requires documentation for the import, export, re-export and introduction from the species listed in its Appendices. The nature of permissions depends on: the Appendix in which the species is listed; the age of the specimen; and the nature of the specimen (e.g. personal effects, scientific samples, etc.). All parts and derivatives of species are included. Administered by the Department of Conservation.
Environment related objective
To protect natural resources by regulating endangered species as under Article XX(g) of the GATT; comply with CITES.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
22. Conditional prohibition and global quota on the exportation and importation of some endangered, threatened or exploited species (Appendices I, II and III of CITES):CITES requires documentation for the import, export, re-export and introduction from the species listed in its Appendices. The nature of permissions depends on: the Appendix in which the species is listed; the age of the specimen; and the nature of the specimen (e.g. personal effects, scientific samples, etc.). All parts and derivatives of species are included. Administered by the Department of Conservation.
Parts of HS Chapter 44 Indigenous timber, except for the timbers permitted for export as outlined in Part 3A, Section 67C of the Forests Act 1949, Various Species listed in the Appendices of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)

Type of measure
CP Prohibition except under defined conditions
CP-X Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period 2022-2024 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31 October 2022
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NZL/6 New Zealand 2023 Animal protection, Natural resources conservation Ban/Prohibition Other
23. Conditional prohibition on the exportation of…
23. Conditional prohibition on the exportation of live green lipped mussels with a shell size of less than 50mm in length: The exportation of live New Zealand green-lipped mussels, with a shell size of less than 50mm in length (commonly called ‘spat’) is prohibited, except with the consent of, and subject to such conditions (if any) not inconsistent with this prohibition that are imposed by, the Minister of Fisheries. Administered on behalf of the Ministry for Primary Industries by the New Zealand Customs Service.
Environment related objective
Live New Zealand green-lipped mussels with a shell size of less than 50mm
Measure description Coverage of the measure
23. Conditional prohibition on the exportation of live green lipped mussels with a shell size of less than 50mm in length: The exportation of live New Zealand green-lipped mussels, with a shell size of less than 50mm in length (commonly called ‘spat’) is prohibited, except with the consent of, and subject to such conditions (if any) not inconsistent with this prohibition that are imposed by, the Minister of Fisheries. Administered on behalf of the Ministry for Primary Industries by the New Zealand Customs Service.
Live New Zealand green-lipped mussels with a shell size of less than 50mm
Type of measure
CP-X Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
0307.31
0307.39
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2022-2024 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31 October 2022
Keywords
Natural resources
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NZL/6 New Zealand 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
25. Conditional prohibition on the importation…
25. Conditional prohibition on the importation and exportation of Radioactive materials: Radioactive materials are not able to be imported into New Zealand, or exported from New Zealand, except with or as permitted by regulations made under the Radiation Safety Act 2016. Administered by the Ministry of Health.
Environment related objective
To protect environment against harmful radioactive substances as under Article XX (b) of the GATT.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
25. Conditional prohibition on the importation and exportation of Radioactive materials: Radioactive materials are not able to be imported into New Zealand, or exported from New Zealand, except with or as permitted by regulations made under the Radiation Safety Act 2016. Administered by the Ministry of Health.
Radioactive materials as defined in the Radiation Safety Act 2016

For radioactive material, the quantitative limits are set only for low-activity unsealed radioactive material. The limits are set by the overall radioactivity level (Bq) of certain isotopes rather than Kgs
Type of measure
CP Prohibition except under defined conditions
CP-X Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
2844
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period : 2022-2024 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31 October 2022
Keywords
Hazardous
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NZL/6 New Zealand 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
26. Conditional prohibition on the importation…
26. Conditional prohibition on the importation and exportation of persistent organic pollutants: Specific exemptions exist when imports or exports are in conformity with the Stockholm Convention, and a permit must be obtained. Administered by the Environmental Protection Authority.
Environment related objective
To protect environment against persistent organic pollutants as under Article XX (b) of the GATT; comply with Stockholm Convention.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
26. Conditional prohibition on the importation and exportation of persistent organic pollutants: Specific exemptions exist when imports or exports are in conformity with the Stockholm Convention, and a permit must be obtained. Administered by the Environmental Protection Authority.
Persistent organic pollutants as covered by the Stockholm Convention
Type of measure
CP Prohibition except under defined conditions
CP-X Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
29
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2022-2024 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31 October 2022
Keywords
Organic
Pollution
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NZL/6 New Zealand 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
27. Conditional prohibition on the importation…
27. Conditional prohibition on the importation and exportation of asbestos containing products.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment as under Article XX (b) of the GATT.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
27. Conditional prohibition on the importation and exportation of asbestos containing products.
Permitting required for asbestos containing products. Note that raw asbestos is not approved under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act
Type of measure
CP Prohibition except under defined conditions
CP-X Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2022-2024 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31 October 2022
Keywords
Hazardous