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Importing from New Zealand into Australia (2026)

New Zealand is one of Australias most significant trading partners, renowned for exporting high-value dairy products, red meat, wine, timber and processed foods into Australia, with the AANZFTA delivering preferential and in many cases zero duty rates that make New Zealand origin goods highly competitive in the Australian market.

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Free Trade Agreement

ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

Goods originating in New Zealand may qualify for preferential duty rates under AANZFTA. Goods must meet the rules of origin and be accompanied by a valid certificate of origin.

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Top imported product categories from New Zealand

Ch.4Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or includedCh.2Meat and edible meat offalCh.22Beverages, spirits and vinegarCh.19Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' productsCh.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereofCh.39Plastics and articles thereofCh.48Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboardCh.76Aluminium and articles thereof

Compliance requirements for New Zealand-origin goods

  • ⚠A valid Certificate of Origin (COO) or Declaration of Origin must be presented to claim preferential AANZFTA duty rates, with goods needing to meet Rules of Origin requirements including sufficient transformation or regional value content thresholds
  • ⚠All food and beverage imports from New Zealand must comply with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (FSANZ), including correct labelling of ingredients, allergens, country of origin and nutritional information panels
  • ⚠Biosecurity requirements under the Biosecurity Act 2015 are strictly enforced for New Zealand goods including dairy products, meat, timber, fresh produce and plant material, with import conditions available via DAFF BICON and potential mandatory inspections or treatments on arrival
  • ⚠Imported wood and wood products including timber, pallets and packaging must meet Australian biosecurity measures and may require heat treatment or fumigation certification, while dairy and meat products require an Import Permit and must come from approved overseas establishments listed by the Department of Agriculture

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