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 Concession Approvals, Withdrawals and Declines Notice (No. 1) 2014

I, Allwyn John Netto, Chief Customs Officer, New Zealand Customs Service, 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.
FIRST SCHEDULE
Tariff Concessions Approved
Part
Tariff Rates of Duty 2 Ref. Effective
Item Tariff Concession Normal Pref. Ref. No. From To
Chapter 61 Clothing of kinds and sizes as specified below: Free Free 99
"NOTE: The following concessions are not to apply to knitted trousers with closed feet,
of fabric of an elastic or stretchable nature commonly known as "crawlers'', whether
covered individually or as part of a set''
X BODICES
Close fitting buttoned undergarment without sleeves, worn from neck to waist, maximum 310139J 1/88 ..
chest size 56cm (being the circumference of the chest measured at the armpits)
X BUSTER, RANGER OR TRACKSUITS
A two or three piece set of knitted fabric consisting of a top with a maximum chest 310140B 1/88 ..
measurement of 61cm (being the circumference of the chest measured at the armpits)
and/or a coat/jacket with or without hood made from knitted fabric. The maximum length
shall be 51cm*. Jackets must have a maximum chest measurement (being the circumference
of a coat of the chest measured at the armpits) not exceeding 72cm AND a maximum length
not exceeding 46cm; and legless, or short or long legged trousers with a maximum
waist-crotch waist measurement of 51cm or maximum length of 56cm, whichever applies
(NOTE: where leg terminates in an elasticised ankle band or a turn-up cuff, measurement
along outside of leg to bottom of elastic band or to bottom of cuff when turned down,
is not to exceed 61cm)
X CARDIGANS, JERSEYS, JUMPERS, PULLOVERS, WAISTCOATS AND SIMILAR
ARTICLES
Outer garment either sleeveless, short or long sleeved, with or without buttons or slide 310141L 11/05 ..
fasteners, and with or without hood, maximum size 61cm chest (being the circumference
of the chest measured at the armpits)
X COATS OR JACKETS
With or without hood, made from knitted fabric, designed to be worn over other outer 310142J 1/88 ..
garments. The maximum length of a coat shall be 51cm*. Jackets must have a maximum
chest measurement (being the circumference of the chest measured at the armpits) not
exceeding 72cm AND a maximum length not exceeding 46cm
Clothing of kinds and sizes as specified below:
X DRESSING GOWNS
Sleeved garment, knitted, worn indoors over sleeping apparel (attention is drawn to the 310157G 1/88 . .
provisions of the Product Safety Standards (Children's Nightwear and Limited Daywear
Having Reduced Fire Hazard) Regulations 2008). Maximum length 69cm*
X PYJAMAS MADE FROM KNITTED FABRIC 310143G 1/88 ..
Two piece sleeping suit consisting of trousers with or without closed feet and separate
top (attention is drawn to the provisions of the Product Safety Standards (Children's
Nightwear and Limited Daywear Having Reduced Fire Hazard) Regulations 2008).
Maximum 61cm chest (being the circumference of the chest measured at the armpits)
Clothing of kinds and sizes as specified below:
X ROMPER SUITS
A two piece set comprising firstly an unattached sleeved or sleeveless top and secondly 310144E 5/91 ..
pants, but excluding sets which contain any of the following:
(a) Pants made of brushed knitted fabric which are waterproof and/or water resistant;
(b) Pants which have a waist-crotch-waist measurement of greater than 51cm;
(c) Tops which have a chest measurement (being the circumference of the chest measured
at the armpits) of greater than 56cm
X SHIRTS (including T Shirts)
Of knitted fabric comprising long or short sleeved garments produced from knitted panels 310145C 6/88 ..
or cut and sewn from knitted fabric. Maximum chest size 56cm (being the circumference
of the chest measured at the armpits)
X SKIVVIES
Thin, high or roll necked, long sleeved, knitted garment with or without neckline opening, 310146A 10/05 ..
maximum chest measurement 56cm (being the circumference of the chest measured at
the armpits)
X T SHIRTS - HOODED
Hooded T shirt type garments of knitted fabrics comprising long or short sleeves, with a 310147K 6/93 ..
maximum chest size of 56cm (being the circumference of the chest measured at the armpits)
X TANK TOPS
Being sleeveless outer garments of knitted fabric, produced from knitted panels or cut and 310148H 8/01 ..
sewn from knitted fabric, maximum chest size 56cm (being the circumference of the chest
measured at the armpits)
X UNDERGARMENTS
Vests, singlets, chest size not to exceed 56cm (being the circumference of the chest 310150K 5/04 ..
measured at the armpits)
X Chapter 61) Upper body garment, being outerwear garments designed to be worn on the upper body Free Free 99 310149F 8/06 ..
Chapter 62) ie shoulders to waist. Maximum chest size 56cm (being the circumference of the chest
measured at the armpits), and having a maximum length of 41cm measured from the
point where shoulder joins the neck to the lowest point on hem
Tariff Concession Approvals, Withdrawals and Declines Notice No. 2014/01 - continued
Part
Tariff Rates of Duty 2 Ref. Effective
Item Tariff Concession Normal Pref. Ref. No. From To
Chapter 62 Clothing of kinds and sizes as specified below: Free Free 99
"NOTE: The following concessions are not to apply to trousers with closed feet, of fabric
of an elastic or stretchable nature commonly known as "crawlers'', whether covered
individually or as part of a set"
X BUSTER, RANGER OR TRACKSUITS
A two or three piece set of woven fabric consisting of a top with a maximum chest 310151H 1/88 ..
measurement of 61cm (being the circumference of the chest measured at the armpits)
and/or a coat/jacket with or without hood made from woven fabric. The maximum length
of a coat shall be 51cm*. Jackets must have a maximum chest measurement (being the
circumference of the chest measured at the armpits) not exceeding 72cm AND a maximum
length not exceeding 46cm; and legless, or short or long legged trousers with a maximum
waist-crotch-waist measurement of 51cm or maximum length of 56cm, whichever applies
(NOTE: where leg terminates in an elasticised ankle band or a turn-up cuff,
measurement along outside of leg to bottom of elastic band or to bottom of cuff
when turned down, is not to exceed 61cm)
X COATS OR JACKETS
With or without hood, made from woven fabric, designed to be worn over other outer 310152F 1/88 . .
garments. The maximum length of a coat shall be 51cm*. Jackets must have a maximum
chest measurement (being the circumference of the chest measured at the armpits) not
exceeding 72cm AND a maximum length not exceeding 46cm
X DRESSING GOWNS
Sleeved garment, woven, worn indoors over sleeping apparel (attention is drawn to the 310153D 1/88 . .
provisions of the Product Safety Standards (Children's Nightwear and Limited Daywear
Having Reduced Fire Hazard) Regulations 2008). Maximum length 69cm*
X PYJAMAS MADE FROM WOVEN FABRIC
Two piece sleeping suit consisting of trousers with or without closed feet and separate 310154B 1/88 . .
top (attention is drawn to the provisions of the Product Safety Standards (Children's
Nightwear and Limited Daywear Having Reduced Fire Hazard) Regulations 2008).
Maximum 61cm chest (being the circumference of the chest measured at the armpits)
X ROMPER SUITS
A two piece set comprising of an unattached sleeved or sleeveless top and pants. 310155L 1/88 . .
The pants to have a maximum waist-crotch-waist measurement of 51cm and the top a
maximum chest measurement of 56cm (being the circumference of the chest measured
at the armpits)
X SHIRTS
Of woven fabric comprising long or short sleeved garments produced from woven panels 310156J 1/88 . .
or cut and sewn from woven fabric. Maximum chest size 56cm (being the circumference
of the chest measured at the armpits)
X 7310.29.01 Cosmetic pans of steel, 49mm diameter and 4mm deep Free Free 99 310136D 1/11 ..
SECOND SCHEDULE
Tariff Concession Approvals Subject to Prescribed Purposes and Conditions
Part
Tariff Rates of Duty 2 Ref. Effective
Item Tariff Concession Normal Pref. Ref. No. From To
CE 8426.19.00 One (1) only ship-to-shore quayside container crane, rail-mounted, on presentation of Free Free 99 310125J 10/13 9/14
purchase order by the Port of Tauranga Limited, for period 1 October 2013 -
31 September 2014
THIRD SCHEDULE
Tariff Concession Approvals Withdrawn
Part
Tariff Rates of Duty 2 Ref. Effective
Item Tariff Concession Normal Pref. Ref. No. From To
Chapter 61 Clothing ...below: .. .. ..
"NOTE: ... set"
BUSTER ... exceed 61cm) 740343H .. ..
DRESSING ... length 69cm* 780320G .. ..
UNDERGARMENTS ... armpit). 300130L .. ..
SKIVVIES ... armpit) 300847K .. ..
CARDIGANS . . . armpit) 300901H .. ..
BODICES ... buttoned) 580958E .. ..
COATS ... exceeding 46cm 580961E .. ..
PYJAMAS ... armpit) 580962C .. ..
ROMPER ... armpit 985603L .. ..
SHIRTS ... armpit) 580964K .. ..
T SHIRTS ... armpit) 989268A .. ..
TANK ... armpit) 998667H .. ..
Chapter 61) Upper ...hem .. .. .. 303423C .. ..
Chapter 62)
Tariff Concession Approvals, Withdrawals and Declines Notice No. 2014/01 - continued
Part
Tariff Rates of Duty 2 Ref. Effective
Item Tariff Concession Normal Pref. Ref. No. From To
Chapter 62 Clothing ... below: .. .. ..
"NOTE: ... set"
ROMPER ... armpit) .. .. .. 580966F .. ..
SHIRTS ... armpit) .. .. .. 581594A .. ..
COATS ... exceeding 46cm .. .. .. 581595K .. ..
PYJAMAS ... armpit) .. .. .. 581598D .. ..
BUSTER ... exceed 61cm) .. .. .. 740344F .. ..
DRESSING ... length 69cm* .. .. .. 780321E .. ..
7310.29.01 Cosmetic ... deep .. .. .. 303127G .. ..
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
M - Modification of Existing Concession
X - Administrative Amendment
The concessions approved subject to prescribed purposes and conditions as listed in the Second Schedule to this notice will not be published in the Consolidated List of Approvals.
Any request for a review of a decision must be lodged with the Ministry within one calendar month of the notification of the decision in the Customs Edition of the New Zealand Gazette.
Dated at Auckland this 14th day of January 2014. A.J. NETTO, New Zealand Customs Service.