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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/7 New Zealand 2021
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Export licences, Import licences Other
5. Endangered, threatened species: Under the…
5. Endangered, threatened species: Under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), documentation is required for the import, export, re-export and introduction from the sea of species listed in its Appendices. The nature of permitting varies depending 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. Permits are obtained from the CITES Management Authority in each country.
Environment related objective
To ensure that harvesting for trade does not impact the long-term survival of endangered species in the wild; comply with CITES.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
5. Endangered, threatened species: Under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), documentation is required for the import, export, re-export and introduction from the sea of species listed in its Appendices. The nature of permitting varies depending 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. Permits are obtained from the CITES Management Authority in each country.
All parts and derivatives of species listed in the CITES Appendices.
Type of measure
Import permit; export permit
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/7 New Zealand 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences Other
8. Hazardous Wastes: Imports of waste classified…
8. Hazardous Wastes: Imports of waste classified as hazardous or as coming from households under the Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Prohibition Order (No 2) 2004 require consent from the Environmental Protection Authority. Consent is obtained through meeting the requirements of the Order and where proposed imports are in conformity with New Zealand's obligations under the Basel Convention, the Waigani Convention and OECD Decision.
Environment related objective
To ensure environmentally sound and efficient management of hazardous wastes and that transboundary movements are conducted in a manner which will protect human health and the environmental against the adverse effects which may result; To comply with New Zealand’s obligations under the Basel Convention, the Waigani Convention and OECD OECD Decision C(2001)107/Final on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Waste s Destined for Recovery Operations
Measure description Coverage of the measure
8. Hazardous Wastes: Imports of waste classified as hazardous or as coming from households under the Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Prohibition Order (No 2) 2004 require consent from the Environmental Protection Authority. Consent is obtained through meeting the requirements of the Order and where proposed imports are in conformity with New Zealand's obligations under the Basel Convention, the Waigani Convention and OECD Decision.
Hazardous waste; applies to goods originating in and coming from countries who are Parties to the Basel Convention, the Waigani Convention or the OECD Decision. Imports from non-Parties are prohibited.
Type of measure
Import licences: export licences: prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Recycle
Waste
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/7 New Zealand 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Import licences, Technical regulation or…
Import licences, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
9. Graphic Materiales intended for use by…
9. Graphic Materiales intended for use by children: The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996 was enacted to provide a comprehensive health, safety and environmental regulatory framework covering explosives, flammable, oxidising and corrosive substances, as well as those that are toxic to people and the environment. (...) The Graphic Materials Group Standard covers a number of different products, but crayons, finger paints and children's watercolour paints, specifically manufactured for use by children require evidence of compliance with the group standard for import into or manufacture in New Zealand.
Environment related objective
"To protect the environment, and the health and safety of people and communities, by preventing or managing the adverse effects of hazardous substances and new organisms".
Measure description Coverage of the measure
9. Graphic Materiales intended for use by children: The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996 was enacted to provide a comprehensive health, safety and environmental regulatory framework covering explosives, flammable, oxidising and corrosive substances, as well as those that are toxic to people and the environment. (...) The Graphic Materials Group Standard covers a number of different products, but crayons, finger paints and children's watercolour paints, specifically manufactured for use by children require evidence of compliance with the group standard for import into or manufacture in New Zealand.
Import or manufacture graphic materials intended for use by children if they exceed the maximum permissible metal limits set in the Group Standard.
Type of measure
Import licences; standards
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ongoing since June 2009
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/7 New Zealand 2021
Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Other
11. Imports to Antarctica: Under the Antarctica …
11. Imports to Antarctica: Under the Antarctica (Environmental Protection) Act 1994 and consistent with the requirements of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (the Madrid Protocol), the importation of certain items into Antarctica is restricted or prohibited.
Environment related objective
To provide comprehensive protection of the Antarctic environment and its dependent and associated ecosystems. The above restrictions have been put in place to implement the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
11. Imports to Antarctica: Under the Antarctica (Environmental Protection) Act 1994 and consistent with the requirements of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (the Madrid Protocol), the importation of certain items into Antarctica is restricted or prohibited.
Any species of animal, plant, or micro-organism not native to that area; non-sterile soil, dressed poultry
Type of measure
Ban; Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Eco
Environment
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/7 New Zealand 2021
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Natural resources conservation
 Export licences, Import licences Fisheries, Other
12. Marine Animals: The import and export of…
12. Marine Animals: The import and export of marine mammals (including marine mammal products) is governed by both CITES and the Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978 (sections 4(2), (5), and (6)). A permit is required to hold any marine mammal (or marine mammal product) except in the circumstances set out in section 4(5) Marine Mammals Protection Act (MMPA), and any institution or individual wishing to export or import such material must apply for a permit from the Department of Conservation to do so. The Marine Mammals Protection Act specifies particular aspects that must be considered when assessing an application for such a permit, which include: - The need to conserve, protect, or manage any marine mammal; - Any international agreement to which New Zealand is a party; - Any submissions received.
Environment related objective
To protect, conserve and manage marine mammals in New Zealand and in New Zealand fisheries waters
Measure description Coverage of the measure
12. Marine Animals: The import and export of marine mammals (including marine mammal products) is governed by both CITES and the Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978 (sections 4(2), (5), and (6)). A permit is required to hold any marine mammal (or marine mammal product) except in the circumstances set out in section 4(5) Marine Mammals Protection Act (MMPA), and any institution or individual wishing to export or import such material must apply for a permit from the Department of Conservation to do so. The Marine Mammals Protection Act specifies particular aspects that must be considered when assessing an application for such a permit, which include: - The need to conserve, protect, or manage any marine mammal; - Any international agreement to which New Zealand is a party; - Any submissions received.
All live or dead marine mammals, and all marine mammal products (with the exception of marine mammal material being an ornament (...)).
Type of measure
Import licences; export licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Conservation
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/7 New Zealand 2021
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, MEAs…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Import licences, Import quotas Chemicals
13. Ozone depleting substnaces: Imports of ozone…
13. Ozone depleting substnaces: Imports of ozone depleting substances and specified synthetic greenhouse gases controlled under the Ozone Layer Protection Act and Regulations 1996 require consent from the Environmental Protection Authority. How consent is obtained depends on the substance and/or intended use. (...) A quota system is to be used for imports for domestic use of bulk, new hydrofluorocarbons controlled by the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol from 1 January 2020.
Environment related objective
To help protect human health and the environment from adverse effects resulting or likely to result from human activities which modify or are likely to modify the ozone layer by phasing out ozone depleting substances as soon as possible except for essential uses and giving effect to New Zealand's obligations under the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
13. Ozone depleting substnaces: Imports of ozone depleting substances and specified synthetic greenhouse gases controlled under the Ozone Layer Protection Act and Regulations 1996 require consent from the Environmental Protection Authority. How consent is obtained depends on the substance and/or intended use. (...) A quota system is to be used for imports for domestic use of bulk, new hydrofluorocarbons controlled by the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol from 1 January 2020.
Ozone depleting substances; applies to goods originating in and coming from countries who are Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and its various amendments.
Type of measure
Import licences; import quota
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Green
MEAs
Ozone
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/8 New Zealand 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Manufacturing
1. Asbestos-containing materials: Imports of…
1. Asbestos-containing materials: Imports of asbestos-containing products under the Imports and Exports (Asbestos-containing Products) Prohibition Order 2016 require consent (in the form of a permit) from the Environmental Protection Authority. A permit is obtained through meeting the requirements of the Order.
Environment related objective
To regulate the introduction of asbestos to protect the environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1. Asbestos-containing materials: Imports of asbestos-containing products under the Imports and Exports (Asbestos-containing Products) Prohibition Order 2016 require consent (in the form of a permit) from the Environmental Protection Authority. A permit is obtained through meeting the requirements of the Order.
Asbestos-containing materials; applies to goods originating in and coming from any country. Manufacturing products from asbestos is not undertaken in New Zealand as asbestos itself is not approved for use.
Type of measure
Ban; import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/8 New Zealand 2021
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Export licences, Import licences Other
7. Endangered, threatened species: Under the…
7. Endangered, threatened species: Under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), documentation is required for the import, export, re-export and introduction from the sea of species listed in its Appendices. The nature of permitting varies depending 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. Permits are obtained from the CITES Management Authority in each country.
Environment related objective
To ensure that harvesting for trade does not impact the long-term survival of endangered species in the wild; comply with CITES.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
7. Endangered, threatened species: Under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), documentation is required for the import, export, re-export and introduction from the sea of species listed in its Appendices. The nature of permitting varies depending 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. Permits are obtained from the CITES Management Authority in each country.
All parts and derivatives of species listed in the CITES Appendices.
Type of measure
Import permit; export permit
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/8 New Zealand 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Import licences, Technical regulation or…
Import licences, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
10. Graphic Materiales intended for use by…
10. Graphic Materiales intended for use by children: The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996 was enacted to provide a comprehensive health, safety and environmental regulatory framework covering explosives, flammable, oxidising and corrosive substances, as well as those that are toxic to people and the environment. (...) The Graphic Materials Group Standard covers a number of different products, but crayons, finger paints and children's watercolour paints, specifically manufactured for use by children require evidence of compliance with the group standard for import into or manufacture in New Zealand.
Environment related objective
"To protect the environment, and the health and safety of people and communities, by preventing or managing the adverse effects of hazardous substances and new organisms".
Measure description Coverage of the measure
10. Graphic Materiales intended for use by children: The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996 was enacted to provide a comprehensive health, safety and environmental regulatory framework covering explosives, flammable, oxidising and corrosive substances, as well as those that are toxic to people and the environment. (...) The Graphic Materials Group Standard covers a number of different products, but crayons, finger paints and children's watercolour paints, specifically manufactured for use by children require evidence of compliance with the group standard for import into or manufacture in New Zealand.
Import or manufacture graphic materials intended for use by children if they exceed the maximum permissible metal limits set in the Group Standard.
Type of measure
Import licences; standards
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ongoing since June 2009
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/8 New Zealand 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences Other
11. Hazardous Wastes: Imports of waste…
11. Hazardous Wastes: Imports of waste classified as plastic waste, hazardous waste, or waste coming from households under the Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Prohibition Order (No. 2) 2004 require consent from the Environmental Protection Authority. Consent is obtained through meeting the requirements of the Order and where proposed imports are in conformity with New Zealand's obligations under the Basel Convention, the Waigani Convention and the OECD Decision C(2001)107/Final on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations.

Environment related objective
To ensure environmentally sound and efficient management of hazardous wastes and that transboundary movements are conducted in a manner which will protect human health and the environmental against the adverse effects which may result; To comply with New Zealand’s obligations under the Basel Convention, the Waigani Convention and OECD Decision.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
11. Hazardous Wastes: Imports of waste classified as plastic waste, hazardous waste, or waste coming from households under the Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Prohibition Order (No. 2) 2004 require consent from the Environmental Protection Authority. Consent is obtained through meeting the requirements of the Order and where proposed imports are in conformity with New Zealand's obligations under the Basel Convention, the Waigani Convention and the OECD Decision C(2001)107/Final on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations.

Plastic waste, hazardous waste, or waste coming from households; applies to goods originating in and coming from countries who are Parties to the Basel Convention, the Waigani Convention or the OECD Decision. Imports from non-Parties are prohibited.
Type of measure
Import licences: export licences: prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Plastic
Recycle
Waste