Consultation has closed. We thank all those who made a submission. All feedback has been considered and the Government has made final decisions.
The Customs' website has full details.
Cabinet approves fee changes for border management of goods – Customs
The New Zealand Customs Service (Customs) and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) sought your feedback about proposed changes to the fees and levies charged for clearing and handling goods at the border.
The aim was to:
MPI was not proposing to increase biosecurity expenditure on the cargo pathway.
The proposals affected users of MPI's services such as commercial vessels and importers of low-value goods.
Some other proposals were part of this consultation. Those proposals related to Customs' fees, including changes to the method of charging and to fee levels.
Full details about the proposals, the consultation document, and instructions for making a submission were on the Customs' website. Submissions had to be received by 31 October 2024.
Recovering the costs of goods management activities at the border – Customs
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