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UK-New Zealand FTA: customs and rules of origin explainer

Information on the provisions related to customs and rules of origin the UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

• From: Department for Business and Trade and Department for International Trade
• Published: 28 February 2022

This publication was withdrawn on 5 May 2023

This page has been replaced by newer versions. Go to the: New Zealand FTA customs explainer and New Zealand FTA rules of origin explainer on great.gov.uk.

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This document explains the provisions of the UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement in relation to customs and rules of origin.

Provisions around customs include:

• fair and equal treatment
• rapid and efficient clearance
• fast decisions from customs on advance rulings
• empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
• no need for customs brokers
• simplifying customs processes

Provisions around rules of origin include:

• modern and flexible rules of origin
• supporting UK supply chains
• rules that safeguard and safeguard food producers

The agreement is expected to enter into force on 31 May. Once this has happened, businesses will be able to trade under its terms.

Published 28 February 2022