From 1 July 2017, all applications and approvals for tariff concessions can be found on the New Zealand Customs Service website.

Amendments and withdrawals are published in the Gazette. These notices can be found under the Tariff Act.

Notice Type
Customs
Notice Title

Tariff Act 1988

TARIFF CONCESSION APPROVALS, WITHDRAWALS AND DECLINES NOTICE (NO. 32) 2009
I, Vincent Anthony Manks, Executive Officer, Ministry of Economic Development, acting pursuant to section 8 of the Tariff Act 1988 under delegated authority hereby:
(a) In accordance with Part II of the Tariff approve in respect of the entry of goods listed in the First Schedule to this notice the rates of duty or exemptions from duty specified in that Schedule with effect from the first day of the month so specified
(b) In accordance with Part II of the Tariff approve in respect of the entry of goods listed in the Second Schedule to this notice the exemptions from duty specified in that Schedule with effect from the first day of the month so specified subject however to such purposes and conditions which I prescribe
(c) Withdraw with effect fourteen days from the date of this Gazette, or otherwise at the date so specified, the approvals granted in respect of the entry of goods listed in the Third Schedule to this notice
(d) Decline to approve in respect of the goods listed in the Fourth Schedule to this notice concessions for which application was made.
FIRST SCHEDULE
Concessions Approved
Part
Tariff Rates of Duty II Ref. Effective
Item Description of Goods Normal Pref. Ref. No. From To
A 1806.90.00 Chocolate egg containing a plastic capsule which itself contains a surprise toy Free Free 99 302660E 6/09 ..
A 3924.10.09 EPS (expanded polystyrene) foam drink cups Free Free 99 302668L 6/09 ..
A Chapter 61) Fancy dress costumes or hats (fanciful costumes and hats, representative of Free Free 99 302656G 6/09 ..
Chapter 62) animals, historical or fictional characters), for children or adults
Chapter 65)
A 73.25) Parts of cast or forged iron, aluminium or brass, of a kind used in the Free Free 99 302643E 5/09 ..
73.26) manufacture of commercial catering equipment
74.19)
76.16)
A 7326.20.19 Tie wire in lengths not exceeding 410mm Free Free 99 302670B 6/09 ..
X 84.17 Spare and service parts for aluminium smelters. This concession applies Free Free 99 302709A 8/09 ..
regardless of tariff classification,
EXCLUDING:
Parts of general use
Fans and blowers
Tyres and tubes
A 8419.60.00 CO2 recovery equipment, specifically designed for brewery plants Free Free 99 302629K 5/09 ..
A 8462.29.00 Pan brakes incorporating an electromagnetic clamping system Free Free 99 302667B 6/09 ..
X Chapter 87 Catalogued or identifiable parts of machines may be admitted under the Part II Free Free 99 302715F 8/09 ..
duty concession granted in respect of the parent machine. Catalogued or
identifiable parts of machines which in their own right are entitled to a Normal
Tariff rate of free entry under Part I of the Tariff are also covered by this concession.
This applies regardless of the tariff classification,
EXCLUDING:
Parts of general use
Fans and blowers
Tyres and tubes
Electric filament or discharge lamps and tubes.
Parts and accessories of motor cars (including station wagons and vans) of Tariff
subheadings 8703.21 to 8703.90 and motor vehicles of Tariff heading 87.04 having
a G.V.W. not exceeding 10,500kgs
SECOND SCHEDULE
Concession Approvals Subject to Prescribed Purposes and Conditions
Part
Tariff Rates of Duty II Ref. Effective
Item Description of Goods Normal Pref. Ref. No. From To
IM 60.01) Ref: Irene 4000/051 60% Viscose, 40% Wool – 15,000 metres Free Free 99 302663K 6/09 5/10
60.02) Ref: Soft Boiled 4000/299 60% Viscose, 40% Wool –15,000 metres
60.03) Ref: Liquid jersey 4000/475 100% Viscose – 5000 metres
60.04) Ref: Berserk 4000/105 70% Polyester, 30% Cotton – 5000 metres
60.05) Ref: Longhair 4000/787 40% Acrylic, 30% Mohair, 27% Nylon,
60.06) 3% Spandex – 5000 metres
Ref: Cosy Pie 4000/627 75% Acrylic, 25% Nylon – 5000 metres
Ref: Accent 4000/131 78% Polyester, 21% Rayon, 1% Spandex – 4000 metres
Ref: Jessie 4000/168 65% Polyester, 34% Rayon, 1% Spandex – 3000 metres
Ref: Space Case 4000/254 85% Rayon, 15% Nylon – 4000 metres
Ref: Orgaknit 4000/235 96% Organic Cotton, 4% Elastane – 5000 metres
Ref: Orgaknit Marle 4000/076 96% Organic Cotton, 4% Elastane – 5000 metres
IM 60.01) Ref: Galactic 4000/393 80% Cotton, 15% Polyester, 5% Spandex – 5000 metres Free Free 99 302664H 6/09 5/10
60.02) Ref: Second Crush 4000/725 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton – 15,000 metres
60.03) Ref: Bold Face 4000/607 65% Polyester, 35% Rayon – 500 metres
60.04) Ref: Shortbread Stripe 4000/529 80% Wool, 20% Polyester – 5000 metres
60.05) Ref: Vodka Boatman 4000/340 80% Wool, 20% Polyester – 1000 metres
60.06) Ref: Whisky N Blue 4000/339 65% Wool, 35% Polyester – 1000 metres
Ref: Devils Brew4000/347 80% Wool, 20% Polyester – 1000 metres
Ref: Shortbread Rib 4000/528 80% Wool, 20% Polyester – 5000 metres
Ref: Shortbread 4000/527 80% Wool, 20% Polyester – 5000 metres
Ref: Harry Trueman 4000/328 65% Wool, 35% Polyester – 1000 metres
Ref: Backflip 4000/136 62% Rayon, 29% Polyester, 9% Nylon – 3000 metres
Ref: Spot Dance 4000/472 60% Viscose, 40% Wool – 3000 metres
Tariff Concession Approvals, Withdrawals and Declines Notice No. 2009/32 – continued
THIRD SCHEDULE
Concession Approvals Withdrawn
Part
Tariff Rates of Duty II Ref. Effective
Item Description of Goods Normal Pref. Ref. No. From To

Chapter 61) Fancy … similar .. .. .. 994176C .. ..
Chapter 62)
Chapter 61) Childrens … similar .. .. .. 994903J .. ..
Chapter 62)
84.17 Spare … tubes .. .. .. 302709A .. ..
Chapter 87 Catalogued … vehicles .. .. .. 302715F .. ..
FOURTH SCHEDULE
Applications for Concessions Declined
Tariff Ref.
Item Description of Goods No.

5106.10.09 Yarn, 100% merino wool, 17-21.5 microns, twisted or plied, with TEC 302652D
(Total Easy Care) or anti shrink properties
Category of Approval: A – General Approval
CE – Capital Equipment
GT – Goods in Transit
IM – Inputs to Manufacturing – Inability to Supply
MS – Manufacturers’ Samples
RUC – Revocation of Unused Concession
S – Shortfall of Other Than Manufacturing Inputs
SMI – Shortfall of Manufacturing Inputs
SS – Special Situation
V – Variation of Existing Concession
X – Administrative Amendment
The concessions approved subject to prescribed purposes and conditions as listed in the Second Schedule to this notice and declined applications listed in the Fourth Schedule to this notice will not be published in the Consolidated List of Approvals.
Dated at Wellington this 20th day of August 2009. V.A. MANKS, Ministry of Economic Development.