G/MA/QR/N/NZL/6  
 
28 March 2023  
(23-2202) Page: 1/26 
Committee on Market Access  
  Original: inglés  
 
  
NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO THE DECISION ON NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES  
FOR QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS (G/L/59/REV.1)  
NEW ZEALAND  
The following communication , of which the first draft was received on  22 December 2022, is being 
circulated at the request of the delegation of New Zealand . 
 
A. Notifying Member:  New Zealand  
B. Date of notification: 22 December  2022 
C. First time notification:  
 Yes 
 No, last notification was made in (doc. symbol ): G/MA/QR/N/NZL/5  
D. Type of notification:  
 1. Complete (i.e. notification of all quantitative restrictions in force ) 
 2. Changes to a notification previously made in  (doc. Symbol) which are of the following 
nature : 
  2.1 Introduction of new restrictions, as listed in Section 1. 
  2.2 Elimination of restrictions, as described in G below . 
  2.3 Modification of a previously notified restriction, as described in Section 1. 
 3. Reverse notification of res trictions maintained by (Member ):  
E. The notification provides information for the following biennial period 
(e.g.  2012 -2014): 2022-2024 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31 October  
2022 
F. This notification contains information* relating to:  
 Section 1:  List of quantitative restrictions that are currently in force . 
 Section 2:  Cross -reference to other WTO notifications with information on quantitative 
restrictions that are currently in force and additional information . 
G. Comments of a general nature, including a description of the elimination of 
restrictions notified under D.2.2 and the date they ceased to be in force.  
 New Zealand ’s import and export restrictions, and the legislation by which they are 
enforced, can be found on the New Zealand Customs Service website, 
http://www.customs.govt.nz/ . 
This notification also communicates the introduction of quantitative restrictions enforced by 
New Zealand in response to Russia's illegal attack on the sovereignty an d territorial integrity 
 
* In English  only. G/MA/QR/N/NZL/6  
 
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  of Ukraine. These prohibitions are implemented under New Zealand's Russia Sanctions Act 
2022. These trade measures  are necess ary to protect New Zealand's essential security 
interests, and to condemn, unequivocally, Russia 's unprovok ed and unjustified attack on 
Ukraine. Russia 's actions are a gross violation of  international law, including the Charter of 
the United Nations. They violate Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and 
undermine the rules -based international order. New Zealand is committed to upholding 
these principles, which are essential to international, regional and domestic stability and 
security.  
  
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- 3 - Section 1: List of quantitative restrictions that are currently in force  
 
QR 
No. General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on 
HS (2022)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
1 Prohibition on the 
importation and 
exportation of cloned 
and hybrid human 
embryos  P, P-X 0511.99.00.49E  Cloned and hybrid 
human embryos as 
described in Schedule 1 
of the Human Assisted 
Reproductive Technology 
Act 2004.  Article XX (a) of the 
GATT - necessary to 
protect public morals  Human Assisted 
Reproductive 
Technology Act 2004  
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/act/public/2004/
0092/latest/whole.html   Administered by the 
Ministry of Health  
2 Prohibition on the 
importation and 
exportation of 
objectionable 
publications; and all 
other indecent or 
obscene articles  P, P-X Various, 
including:49.01, 
4911.99.18, 
8523.4 1.00, 
8523.4 9.00 Publications (includes a 
film, book, sound 
recording, picture, 
newspaper, computer 
disk) which are 
"objectionable" within 
the meaning of the 
Films, Videos, and 
Publications Act 1993  Article XX (a) of the 
GATT - necessary to 
protect public morals  Films, Videos, and 
Publications Act 1993  
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/act/public/1993/
0094/55.0/DLM312895.
html 
 
Customs and Excise Act 
2018 
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/act/public/201 8/
0004/latest/whole.html   Administered by the 
New Zealand Customs 
Service  
3 Prohibition on the 
importation of cannabis 
utensils and 
methamphetamine 
utensils  P 9614.00.00.19K  Cannabis utensils 
(namely: bongs, hash 
pipes, head pipes, roach 
clips), and 
methamphetamine 
utensils (namely: pipes, 
or any item that has 
been modified in such a 
way as to facilitate the 
use of 
methamphetamine). 
Also includes any 
identifiable component 
of any cannabis or 
methamphetamine 
utensil.  Article XX (b) of the 
GATT – necessary to 
protect human, animal 
or plant life or health  Misuse of Drugs 
(Prohibition of Cannabis 
Utensils and 
Methamphetamine 
Utensils) Notice 2020  
https://gazette.govt.nz/
notice/id/2020 -go1298  
 
Misuse of Drugs Act 
1975 
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/act/public/1975/
0116/latest/DLM436101.
html  
 
Customs and Excise Act 
2018 The Notice prohibits 
importation of drug 
utensils in parts. 
Administered by the 
Ministry of Health   
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No. General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on 
HS (2022)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/act/public/2018/
0004/latest/whole.html  
4 Prohibition on the 
importation of 
particular dog breeds  P 0106.19.00.19B  Any dog that belongs 
wholly or predominantly 
to certain breeds 
(Brazilian Fila, Dogo 
Argentino, Japanese 
Tosa, Perro de Presa 
Canario), and one type 
of dog (American Pit Bull 
Terrier).  Article XX (b) of the 
GATT – necessary to 
protect human, animal 
or plant life or health  Dog Control Act 1996  
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/act/public/1996/
0013/latest/DLM374410.
html  Administered by the 
Department of Internal 
Affairs  
5 Prohibition on the 
importation of radio 
jamming equipment  P Various, including 
HS Chapter 85  Any electronic device 
that deliberately disrupts 
or jams reception of 
radio signals including 
cell phones and GPS.  Article XX (b) of the 
GATT – necessary to 
protect human, animal 
or plant life or health  Radiocommunications 
Regulations (Prohibited 
Equipment – Radio 
Jammer Equipment) 
Notice 2011  
https://gazette.govt.nz/
notice/id/2011 -go4051   The importation of radio 
jammer equipment is 
prohibited, unless it is 
by or for supply to a 
permitted person under 
the 
Radiocommunications 
Regulations. 
Administered by the 
Ministry for Business, 
Innovation, and 
Employment.  
6 Prohibition on the 
importation of goods 
bearing 
false/misleading 
information  P Various  Goods bearing a label or 
other form of 
identification which 
contains a false or 
misleading 
representation as to 
their quality and country 
of origin are prohibited 
imports.  
 Article XX (d) of the 
GATT - to secure 
compliance with 
domestic regulations  Fair Trading Act 1986  
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/act/public/1986/
0121/latest/DLM96439.h
tml 
 
Customs and Excise Act 
2018 
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/act/public/2018/
0004/latest/whole.html  Administered by the 
Ministry of Business, 
Innovation and 
Employment  
7 Conditional prohibition 
on the importation of 
cars with inaccurate 
odometer readings  CP 8702, 8703, 
8704, 8705  Motor vehicles without 
an odometer, or with an 
odometer reading which 
does not correctly record Article XX (d) of the 
GATT - to secure 
compliance with 
domestic regulations  Customs Import 
Prohibition (Motor 
Vehicles) Order 2021  Motor vehicles with an 
odometer which 
incorrectly records the 
distance the vehicle has  
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No. General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on 
HS (2022)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
the distance the vehicle 
has been driven.  https://legislation.govt.n
z/regulation/public/2021
/0213/7.0/whole.html  
 
Customs and Excise Act 
2018 
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/act/public/2018/
0004/latest/whole.html  been driven, and motor 
vehicles without an 
odometer, can only be 
imported with consent 
from the Minister of 
Customs.  
 
Administered by the 
New Zealand Customs 
Service   
8 Prohibition on the 
importation of dog 
tracking and training 
devices  P 8525.60.00.19E  
8526.91.00.00H  Non-compliant radio 
equipment used for, or 
with the primary 
purpose of being used 
for, tracking or training 
dogs or other animals 
that operate in the 
frequencies 151.820 
MHz, 151.880 MHz, 
151.940 MHz, 154.570 
MHz and 154.600 MHz, 
including, but not limited 
to, the following m akes 
and models operating 
within these 
frequencies:  
Garmin Astro 220 
system,   Garmin Astro 
320 system, Garmin 
Alpha 100 
system,   Garmin DC 20 
collar, Garmin DC 30 
collar, Garmin DC 40 
collar, Garmin DC 50 
collar, Garmin TT 10 
collar,   SportDOG TEK 
equipme nt, Garmin TT 
15 collar, Garmin T5 
collar, Garmin PRO Article XX (d) of the 
GATT - to secure 
compliance with 
domestic regulations  Radiocommunications 
Regulations (Prohibited 
Equipment – Animal 
Tracking and Training 
Devices) Notice 2014  
https://gazette.govt.nz/
notice/id/2014 -go4475   The importation of 
animal tracking and 
training devices 
equipment is prohibited, 
unless it is by a 
permitted person under 
the 
Radiocommunications 
Regulations  
 
Administered by the 
Ministry of Business, 
Innovation and 
Employment - Radio 
Spectrum Management   
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No. General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on 
HS (2022)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
Trashbreaker (Tri -
Tronics Trashbreaker)  
9 Conditional prohibition 
on the importation 
hazardous chemicals 
and new organisms  CP Various  Substances and new 
organisms as defined 
under the Hazardous 
Substances and New 
Organisms (HSNO) Act 
1996.  These include: 
explosives, fireworks, 
children’s crayons, finger 
paints and watercolour 
paints.  Article XX (b) of the 
GATT – necessary to 
protect human, animal 
or plant life or health  Hazardous Substances 
and New Organisms Act 
1996 (HSNO)  
 
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/act/public/1996/
0030/latest/DLM381228.
html Hazardous sub stances 
and new organisms as 
outlined in the HSNO Act 
are not able to enter 
New Zealand until they 
have obtained formal 
approval. This is done 
once upon the initial 
introduction of each 
substance or organism 
to New Zealand, not on 
a shipment by shipment 
basis, and anyone 
complying with the 
terms of the approval 
may import or 
manufacture the 
substance or make use 
of the organism.  Once 
approval has been 
granted, certain 
documentation 
requirements remain. 
Administered by the 
Environmental 
Protection Authority . 
10 Conditional prohibition 
on the importation of 
tobacco products, leaf 
or refuse and water -
pipe tobacco and 
absolute prohibition on 
the importation for sale 
of tobacco for chewing 
or any other oral use 
other than smoking  CP, P 24.04  All products under 
chapter 24, with the 
exception of cigars, 
cigarillos, snuff and 
snus, and chewing 
tobacco for personal 
use.  Article XX (b) of the 
GATT – necessary to 
protect human, animal 
or plant life or health;  
World Health 
Organisation Framework 
on Tobacco Control 2005  Customs and Excise Act 
2018 
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/act/public/2018/
0004/latest/whole.html  
 
Smoke -Free 
Environments Act 1990  
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/act/public/1990/Tobacco products, 
tobacco leaf and tobacco 
refuse and water -pipe 
tobacco are prohibited 
imports and requ ire a 
permit to import. A 
permit is  not required to 
import cigars, cigarillos, 
chewing tobacco, snuff 
and snus. There is an 
absolute prohibition in  
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No. General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on 
HS (2022)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
0108/latest/DLM223191.
html  the Smoke -Free 
Environments Act 1990 
on the importation for 
sale of tobacco, which is 
suitable for chewing, or 
any other oral use other 
than smoking.  
 
Applications for permits 
for conditionally 
prohibited items 
available from New 
Zealand Customs 
Service: 
tobaccopermits@custom
s.govt.nz  
11 Conditional prohibition 
on the importation of 
high powered laser 
pointers  CP 9013.20.00  Hand-held, battery -
operated laser pointers 
with a power output of 
more than 1 milliwatt.  Article XX (b) of the 
GATT – necessary to 
protect human, animal 
or plant life or health.  Custom Import 
Prohibition (High -power 
Laser Pointers) Order 
2017 
https://legislation.govt.n
z/regulation/public/2017
/0015/latest/DLM70930
08.html  
  
Health (High -power 
Laser Pointers) 
Regulations 2013  
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/regulation/publi
c/2013/0478/latest/DLM
5714621.html   Administered by the 
Ministry of Health  
12 Conditional prohibition 
on the importation of 
unsafe goods  CP Various  Unsafe goods notices 
and product  safety 
standards are in place 
under the  Fair Trading 
Act 1986 . 
 Article XX (b) of the 
GATT – necessa ry to 
protect human, animal 
or plant life or health.  Unsafe Goods: (Candles 
and Candlewicks Notice 
2001 
https://gazette.govt.nz/
notice/id/2002 -go600  
 Administered by the 
Ministry of Consumer 
Affairs   
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No. General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on 
HS (2022)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
Goods, which  do not 
comply with these 
notices or standards, 
are prohibited imports:  
Baby walkers , candles 
and candle wicks 
containin g lead, certain 
pistol cross bows, 
chainsaws, children’s 
nightwear, children’s 
toys, cigarette lighters, 
high powered magnets, 
hot water bottles 
(rubber and PVC), 
household cots, 
multipurpose ladders, 
and pedal bicycles  Notice prohibiting supply 
of pistol crossbows  1986 
https://www.productsaf
ety.govt.nz/for -
businesses/making -
sure-products -are-
safe/unsafe -goods -
notices/pistol -
crossbows/  
 
Unsafe Goods 
(Chainsaws Without a 
Chain Brake) Indefinite 
Prohibition Notice 2012  
https://gazette.govt.nz/
notice/id/2012 -go3557  
 
Unsafe Goods (Lead in 
children’s toys) 
Indefinite Prohibition 
Notice 2009  
https://gazette.govt.nz/
notice/id/2009 -go2660  
 
Unsafe Goods (Small 
High Powdered Magnets) 
Indefinite Prohibition 
Notice 2014  
https://gazette.govt.nz/
notice/id/2014 -go4501  
 
Hot Water Bottles 
Permanent Prohibition 
Notice 2016  
https://gazette.govt.nz/
notice/id/2016 -go7272   
  
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No. General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on 
HS (2022)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
Unsafe Goods 
(Multipurpose Ladders) 
Notice 2021  
https://gazette.govt.nz/
notice/id/2021 -go4243   
 
Product Safety 
Standards: Baby 
Walkers Regulations 
2001 and the 2005 
amendment  
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/regulation/publi
c/2001/0348/latest/whol
e.html   
 
Children’s Nightwear 
and Limited Daywear 
Having Reduced Fire 
Hazard Regulations 
2016 
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/regulation/publi
c/2016/0058/latest/whol
e.html  
 
Product Safety 
Standards (Children's 
Toys) Regulations 2005  
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/regulation/publi
c/2005/0236/latest/whol
e.html   
 
Product Safety 
Standards (Cigarette 
Lighters) Regulation 
1998  
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No. General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on 
HS (2022)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/regulation/publi
c/1998/0451/latest/DLM
270728.html   
 
Product Safety 
Standards (Household 
Cots) Regulations  2005 
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/regulation/publi
c/2005/0212/latest/DLM
340916.html   
 
Pedal Bicycle 
Regulations 2000 and 
the 2003 amendment  
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/regulation/publi
c/2000/0167/latest/versi
ons.aspx   
 
Unsafe goods notices 
and product safety 
standards are in place 
under the  Fair Trading 
Act 1986 . 
13 Conditional prohibition 
on the importation of 
trout and trout 
products  CP Various, 
including: 
0301.91.00, 
0302.11.00, 
0303.14.00, 
0304.42.00, 
0304.82.00, 
0305.43.00  Live trout and trout 
products, unless in 
quantities under 10 
kilograms not intended 
for sale  Article XX(g) of the 
GATT - relating to the 
conservation of 
exhaustible natural 
resources  Customs Import 
Prohibition (Trout) Order 
2021 
https://legislation.govt.n
z/regulation/public/2021
/0217/7.0/whole.html   The Minister of 
Conservation can 
approve imports of trout 
and trout products, 
subject to conditions 
that may be imposed 
that are not inconsistent 
with the import 
prohibition. 
Administered by the 
Department of 
Conservation.   
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No. General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on 
HS (2022)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
14 Conditional prohibition 
on the importation of 
southern bluefin tuna  CP Various, 
including: 
0302.36, 
0303.46. 
0304.49.0067K, 
0304.59.0067C, 
0304.87.0010A, 
0301.95.0000D  Southern bluefin tuna  Article XX(g) of the 
GATT - relating to the 
conservation of 
exhaustible natural 
resources  Fisheries (Import 
Prohibitions – Southern 
Bluefin Tuna) 
Regulations 2019  
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/regulation/publi
c/2019/0208/latest/whol
e.html   The Regulations prohibit 
the importation of 
southern bluefin tuna, 
except when done in 
accordance with the 
Commission for the 
Conservation of 
Southern Bluefin Tuna 
(CCSBT) Catch 
Documentation Scheme, 
i.e. is tagged and 
accompanied by 
appropriate 
documentation.  
The import prohibition  is 
administered on behalf 
of the Ministry for 
Primary Industries    
15 Conditional prohibition 
on the importation and 
exportation of 
controlled drugs  CP, CP -X Various  Goods as outlined in the 
Single Convention on 
Narcotic Drugs 1961 
(http://www.unodc.org/
pdf/convention_1961_en
.pdf) and the Convention 
on Psychotropic 
Substances 1971 
(http://www.unodc.org/
pdf/conv ention_1971_en
.pdf). Article XX (b) of the 
GATT – necessary to 
protect human, animal 
or plant life or health. 
Single Convention on 
Narcotic Drugs 1961; 
Convention on 
Psychotropic Substances 
1971.  Misuse of Drugs Act 
1975 
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/act/public/1975/
0116/latest/DLM436101.
html  
 
Misuse of Drugs 
Regulations 1977  
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/regulation/publi
c/1977/0037/latest/DLM
54840.html  
 
Misuse of Drugs 
(Medicinal Cannabis) 
Regulations 2019  
https://www.leg islation.
govt.nz/regulation/publi
c/2019/0321/latest/LMS
285243.html  Administered by the 
Ministry of Health   
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No. General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on 
HS (2022)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
 
16 Conditional prohibition 
on the exportation of 
severely restricted or 
banned hazardous 
chemicals  CP-X Various within HS 
Chapters 28 and 
29 Hazardous chemicals 
covered by the 
Rotterdam Convention 
http://www.pic.int/TheC
onvention/Overview/tab
id/1044/language/en -
US/Default.aspx  
This includes controlling 
the export of hazardous 
chemicals  and pesticides 
from New Zealand, such 
as, 2.4.5 -T, Crocidolite 
and Lindane.  Article XX (b) of the 
GATT – necessary to 
protect human, animal 
or plant life or health.  
Rotterdam Convention  Imports and Exports 
(Restrictions) 
Prohibition Order (No 2) 
2004 
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/regulation/publi
c/2004/0202/latest/DL
M271701.html  
 This measure 
implements the 
Rotterdam Convention, 
and requires those 
exporting hazardous 
chemicals to obtain an 
export permit. Permits 
may cover more than  
one shipment but are 
limited to one year. 
Administered by the 
Environmental 
Protection Authority.  
17 Conditional prohibition 
on the exportation of 
Pounamu (New 
Zealand greenstone) in 
its natural state, and 
partly or wholly 
processed Pounamu  CP-X 7103.10.0001B, 
7103.99.0100L  Pounamu in its natural 
state, and partly or 
wholly processed 
pounamu (excluding 
articles made from 
pounamu).  Article XX (f) of the 
GATT - imposed for the 
protection of national 
treasures of artistic, 
historic or 
archaeological value   
Customs and Excise Act 
2018 
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/act/public/2018/
0004/latest/whole.html  
 Consent from the 
Minister of Customs is 
required to export the se 
goods. Administered by 
New Zealand Customs 
Service.  
18 Conditional prohibition 
on the exportation of 
protected New Zealand 
objects  CP-X Various.  Protected New Zealand 
objects – previously 
known as antiquities – 
that have significant 
importance in terms of 
the country’s culture 
and sense of identity.  Article XX(f) of the 
GATT – imposed for the 
protection of national 
treasures of artistic, 
historic, or 
archaeological value.  Protected Objects Act 
1975 
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/act/p ublic/1975
/0041/latest/DLM43211
6.html  
 Approval from the 
Ministry for Culture and 
Heritage is required to 
export these goods. 
Administered by the 
Ministry for Culture and 
Heritage.  
19 Conditional prohibition 
on the exportation of 
birds and other wildlife  CP-X Various, 
including: 
0106.20, 
0106.31, 
0106.32, 0106.39  Birds and other wildlife 
(any bat or any bird) 
not being a domestic 
bird, or any reptile or 
any amphibian or any 
terrestrial or freshwater 
invertebrate specified in 
Schedule 7 to the 
Wildlife Act 1953 or any 
skin, feathers, egg, Article XX(g) of the 
GATT - relating to the 
conservation of 
exhaustible natural 
resources  Wildlife Act  1953, Wild 
Animal Control Act 1977  
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/act/public/1953
/0031/latest/whole.html  
 
Trade in Endangered 
Species Act 1989  
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/act/public/1989This measure prohibits 
the exportation of birds 
and other wildlife, 
except with the prior 
written authority of the 
Director -General of the 
Department of 
Conservation. 
Administered by  the 
Department of 
Conservation.   
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No. General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on 
HS (2022)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
flesh, or other part of 
any such species).  /0018/latest/DLM14596
6.html   
20 Conditional prohibition 
on the importation and 
exportation of marine 
mammals  CP, CP -X 0106.12, 
0106.19, 0106.90  Marine mammals and 
parts of marine 
mammals, such as 
seals, whales, dolphins 
and porpoises.  Article XX(g) of the 
GATT - relating to the 
conservation of 
exhaustible natural 
resources  Marine Mammals 
Protection Act 1978  
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/act/public/1978
/0080/latest/DLM25111
.html  
 
Trade in Endangered 
Species Act 1989  
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/act/public/1989
/0018/latest/DLM14596
6.html  
 The Marine Mammals 
Protection Act requires 
that importers or 
exporters of Marine 
Mammals have a permit 
to do so. Administered 
by the Department of 
Conservation.  
21 Conditional prohibition 
on the exportation of 
indigenous timber  CP-X Parts of HS 
Chapter 44  Indigenous timber, 
except for the timbers 
permitted for export as 
outlined in Part 3A, 
Section 67C of the 
Forests Act 1949  Article XX(g) of the 
GATT - relating to the 
conservation of 
exhaustible natural 
resources  Forests Act 1949  
 
http://www.legislation.g
ovt.nz/act/pu blic/1949/0
019/latest/DLM255626.h
tml 
 Administered by the 
Ministry for Primary 
Industries  
22 Conditional prohibition 
and global quota on 
the exportation and 
importation of some 
endangered, 
threatened or exploited 
species (Appendices I, 
II and III of CITES)  CP, CP -X Various  Species listed in the 
Appendices of the 
Convention on 
International Trade in 
Endangered Species 
(CITES) 
http://www.cites.org/en
g/app/appendices.php . Article XX(g) of the 
GATT - relating to the 
conservation of 
exhaustible natural 
resources;  
Convention on 
International Trade in 
Endangered Species 
(CITES).  Trade in Endangered 
Species Act 1989  
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/act/public/1989
/0018/latest/DLM14596
6.html  CITES requires 
documentation for the 
import, export, re -
export and introduction 
from the species listed in 
its Appendices. The 
nature of permissions 
depends on: the 
Appendix in which the 
species is listed; the age 
of the specimen; and 
the nature of the 
specimen (e.g. personal 
effects, scientific 
samples, etc.). All parts 
and derivatives of  
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No. General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on 
HS (2022)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
species are included. 
Administered by the 
Department of 
Conservation.  
23 Conditional prohibition 
on the exportation of 
live green lipped 
mussels with a shell 
size of less than 50mm 
in length.  CP-X 0307.31,  
0307.39  
 Live New Zealand green -
lipped mussels with a 
shell size of less than 
50mm  Article XX(g) of the 
GATT – relating to the 
conservation of 
exhaustible natural 
resources  Customs Export 
Prohibition (Green lipped 
Mussel Spat) Order 2022  
Customs Export 
Prohibition (Green -
lipped Mussel Spat) 
Order 2022 (SL 
2022/248) Contents – 
New Zealand Legislation  The exportation of live 
New Zealand gre en-
lipped mussels  
with a shell size of less 
than 50mm in length 
(commonly called ‘spat’) 
is prohibited, except 
with the consent of, and 
subject to such 
conditions (if any) not 
inconsistent with this 
prohibition that are 
imposed by, the Minister 
of Fisherie s. 
 
Administered on behalf 
of the Ministry for 
Primary Industries by 
the New Zealand 
Customs Service.  
24 Conditional prohibition 
on the exportation of 
goods and technologies 
that can be used in the 
production, 
development or use of 
conventional weapons, 
nuclear, chemical or 
biological weapons 
(strategic goods), 
certain other goods to 
military and police end -
users, and the 
importation of certain 
controlled chemicals CP-X Various items 
under HS 
Chapters 28, 29, 
84, 85, 90, and 
93 Goods as listed in the 
New Zealand Strategic 
Goods List 2019 Which 
goods are controlled? | 
New Zealand Ministry of 
Foreign Affairs and 
Trade (mfat.govt.nz)  Article XXI of the GATT - 
Security Exceptions  Chemical Weapons 
(Prohibition) Act 1996  
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/act/public/1996/
0037/latest/ DLM386864.
html 
 
Customs and Excise Act 
2018 
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/act/public/2018/
0004/latest/whole.html  
 
Export Controls Gazette 
Notice  Administered by the 
Ministry of Foreign 
Affairs and Trade.   
  G/MA/QR/N/NZL/6  
 
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No. General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on 
HS (2022)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
that can be used in the 
production of chemical 
weapons.  Export Controls - 2020-
go4223 - Te Kāhiti o 
Aotearoa 
(gazette.govt.nz)  
25 Conditional prohibition 
on the importation and 
exportation of 
Radioactive materials  CP, CP -X 2844 Radioactive materials as 
defined in the Radiation 
Safety Act 2016  
 
For radioactive material, 
the quantitative limits 
are set only for low -
activity unsealed 
radioactive material. The 
limits are set by the 
overall radioactivity level 
(Bq) of certain isotopes 
rather than Kgs  Article XX (b) of the 
GATT – necessary to 
protect human, animal 
or plant life or health  Radiation Safety Act 
2016   
http://www.legislation.g
ovt.nz/act/public/2016/0
006/37.0/DLM6339517.
html Radioactive materials 
are not able to be 
imported into New 
Zealand, or exported 
from New Zealand, 
except with or as 
permitted by regulations 
made under the 
Radiation Safety Act 
2016. Administered by 
the Ministry of Health.  
26 Conditional prohibition 
on the importation and 
exportation of 
persistent organic 
pollutants  CP, CP -X Various from 
Chapter 29  Persistent organic 
pollutants as covered by 
the Stockholm 
Convention 
http://chm.pops.int/Con
vention/tabid/54/Default
.aspx . Article XX (b) of the 
GATT – necessary to 
protect human, animal 
or plant life or health; 
Stockholm Convention 
on Persistent Organic 
Pollutants.  Imports: Hazardous 
Substances and New 
Organisms Act 1996  
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/act/public/1996/
0030/latest/DLM381222.
html 
 
Imports and Exports 
(Restrictions) Prohibition 
Order (No 2) 2004  
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/regulation/pu bli
c/2004/0202/latest/DLM
271701.html  Specific exemptions 
exist when imports or 
exports are in 
conformity with the 
Stockholm Convention, 
and a permit must be 
obtained. Administered 
by the Environmental 
Protection Authority.  
27 Conditional prohibition 
on the importation and 
exportation of asbestos 
containing products  CP, CP -X Various  Permitting required for 
asbestos containing 
products. Note that raw 
asbestos is not approved 
under the Hazardous 
Substances and New 
Organisms Act (see 9 Article XX (b) of the 
GATT – necessary to 
protect human, animal 
or plant life or health  Imports and Exports 
(Restrictions) Act 1988  
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/act/public/1988/
0157/latest/whole.html  
 Administered by the 
Environmental 
Protection Authority.   
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No. General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on 
HS (2022)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
above) so this cannot be 
imported.  Imports and Exports 
(Asbestos -containing 
Products) Prohibition 
Order 2016  
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/regulation/publi
c/2016/0218/10.0/DLM6
962529.html  
28 Conditional Prohibition 
on  the importation and 
exportation of Antarctic 
Toothfish and 
Patagonian Toothfish  CP, CP -X Various, 
including:  
0302.83.00, 
0303.83.00, 
0304.46.00  
0304.55.00,  
0304.85.00, 
0304.92.00  Antarctic Toothfish and 
Patagonian Toothfish  Article XX(g) of the 
GATT - relating to the 
conserv ation of 
exhaustible natural 
resources  Fisheries (Import and 
Export Prohibitions – 
Toothfish) Regulation 
2019 
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/regulation/publi
c/2019/0207/latest/whol
e.html   Commission for the 
Conservation of 
Antarctic Marine Living 
Resources (CCAMLR) 
Catch Documentation 
Scheme for Antarctic 
Toothfish and 
Patagonian Toothfish 
requires that all 
toothfish imported into, 
or exported from New 
Zealand mus t be 
accompanied by 
appropriate 
documentation.  
 
Antarctic Toothfish and 
Patagonian Toothfish 
import and export 
prohibitions are 
administered by the 
Ministry for Primary 
Industries  
29 Prohibition on the 
importation of false or 
counterfeit coin or 
bank note. P 4907.00 & 7118  False or counterfeit coins 
or bank notes; and coins 
or bank notes that are 
intended for circulation 
in New Zealand but that 
are not legal tender in 
New Zealand.  Article XX (d) of the 
GATT - to secure 
compliance with 
domestic regulations  Customs Import 
Prohibition (Coins and 
Bank Notes) Order 2019  
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/regulation/publi
c/2019/0210/8.0/LMS24
0991.html  
 Administ ered by the 
New Zealand Customs 
Service.   
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No. General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on 
HS (2022)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
30 Prohibition on the 
importation of goods 
produced by prison 
labour  P Various  Prohibition on the 
importation of goods 
manufactured or 
produced wholly or in 
part by prisoned labour, 
or in connection with 
any prison, jail or 
penitentiary or agents 
thereof.  Article XX (e) of the 
GATT - relating to the 
products of prison 
labour  Customs Import 
Prohibition (Goods 
Produced by Prison 
Labour) Order 2019  
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/regulation/publi
c/2019/0211/11.0/whol
e.html   Administered by the 
New Zealand Customs 
Service.  
31 Conditional prohibition 
on the importation of 
new and used tyres  CP Subheadings 
4011.10, 
4011.20, 
4011.70 , 4012.10 
or 4012.20 or are 
on wheels 
imported under 
Tariff subheading 
8708.70  Tyres, new and used  Article XX (d) of the 
GATT - to secure 
compliance with 
domestic regulations  Import Control (Tyres) 
Conditional Prohibition 
Order 1996  
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/regulation/publi
c/1996/0384/latest/DLM
226813.html  Administered by Ministry 
of Business, Innovation 
and Employment.  
32 Conditional prohibition 
on the importation of 
offensive weapons  CP Various  Knuckledusters, knives 
incorporating 
knuckledusters, 
swordsticks (including, 
without limitation, any 
identifiable components 
of swordsticks), and any 
weapon disguised to 
give the appearance of 
another article.  
 
Any knife having a 
blade that opens 
automatically by hand 
pressure applied to a 
button, spring, or other 
device in or attached to 
the handle of the knife 
(sometimes known as a 
flick knife or flick gun).  
 Article XX(b) of th e 
GATT - necessary to 
protect human, animal 
or plant life or health  Customs Import 
Prohibition (Offensive 
Weapons) Order 2021  
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/regulation/publi
c/2021/0215/latest/whol
e.html   Consent to import may 
be granted by 
Commissioner of Police.  
Administered by the 
New Zealand Police 
using Customs’ 
legislative vehicle.  
  
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No. General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on 
HS (2022)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
Any knife having a 
blade that is released 
from the handle or 
sheath by the force of 
gravity or the 
application of 
centrifugal force, and 
that, when released, is 
locked in place by 
means of a button, 
spring, lever, or other 
device (sometimes 
known as a gravity knife 
or butterf ly knife).  
 
Any knife, with the 
exception of a folding 
pocketknife with a blade 
less than 10cm in 
length, that:  
 
(a)        is designed for 
ease of concealment on 
the person; or  
(b)        has a blade 
with at least two edges 
that is designed or 
suitable fo r stabbing or 
throwing (as opposed to 
cutting); or  
(c)        is a knife of any 
of the kinds sometimes 
known as a fist knife, 
gimlet knife, punch 
dagger, push dagger, 
push dirk, push knife, 
T-handled knife, or 
throwing knife.  
 
Bayonets.   
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No. General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on 
HS (2022)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
33 Conditional prohibition 
on the importation and 
exportation of 
hazardous waste and 
plastic waste  CP, CP -X Various  Waste classified as 
hazardous under the 
Imports and Exports 
(Restrictions) Prohibition 
Order (No  2) 2004, and 
most mixed plastic 
waste that is a mixture 
of different types and 
values of plastic waste, 
usually in a mixed bale.  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT - necessary to 
protect human, animal 
or plant life or health  From 1 January 2021, 
new requirements for 
the trade in certain 
types of plastic waste 
came into effect under 
the Basel Convention.  
 
Imports and Exports 
(Restrictions) Prohibition 
Order (No  2) 2004  
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/regulation/publi
c/2004/0202/latest/DL M
271701.html  Require consent from 
the Environmental 
Protection Authority  
34 Conditional prohibition 
on the exportation of 
Living Modified 
Organisms (LMOs)  CP-X Various  Living modified 
organism  is any living 
organism that possesses 
a novel combination of 
genetic material 
obtained through the 
use of modern 
biotechnology  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT - necessary to 
protect human, animal 
or plant life or health  Imports and Exports 
(Living Modified 
Organisms) Prohibition 
Order 2005  Approval from 
the Ministry  for the 
Environment , delegated 
to the Ministry for 
Primary Industries  is 
required under 
the Imports and Exports 
(Living Modified 
Organisms) Prohibition 
Order 2005  to export 
LMOs.  
35 Conditional prohibition 
on the importation of  
arms items and 
ammunition.  CP Various in 
Chapter 93  Firearm, pistol, 
restricted airgun, 
restricted weapon, 
blank -firing gun;  
any part of a firearm, 
pistol, restricted airgun, 
restricted weapon, or 
blank -firing gun; non -
prohibited ammunition;  
pistol carbine conversion 
kit;  
air pistol carbine 
conversion kit;  Article XX (b) of the 
GATT – necessary to 
protect human, animal 
or plant life or health.  Arms Act 1983  
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/act/public/1983
/0044/latest/DLM72622
.html  
 
As amended by the 
Arms Legislation Act 
2020 
https://www.legislation.
govt.nz/act/public/2020
/0023/latest/LMS25657
7.html  The Commissioner of 
Police may issue a 
permit to import 
prohibited firearms, 
magazines and p arts; 
pistols and restricted 
weapons (and parts of 
these); restricted 
airguns, and prohibited 
ammunition.   
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No. General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on 
HS (2022)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
a prohibited item; 
prohibited ammunition.  
36 Prohibition on the 
exportation of all 
goods for military use 
or application to 
Russian military, 
paramilitary militia or 
police  P-X Various  Any goods, including 
but not limited to, 
weapons and military 
equipment; or goods 
incorporated into 
weapons or military 
equipment, or used in 
the production, 
maintenance or testing 
of weapons or military 
equipment; or goods 
which materially enable 
or support o perations 
and activities of a 
military or internal 
security nature.  Article XXI(b) of the 
GATT – necessary for 
the protection of 
essential security 
interests  Export Controls (Export 
Prohibition to Specified 
Places) Notice 2022 (No 
2) Administered by the 
Ministry of Foreign 
Affairs and Trade.  
 
Further information can 
be found on the MFAT 
website Russian 
Sanctions page . 
37 Prohibition on the 
importation of gold of 
Russian origin  P Chapter 71  All goods under Chapter 
71 of HS2022 including 
gold and articles 
thereof.  Article XXI(b) of the 
GATT – necessary for 
the protection of 
essential security 
interests  Russia Sanctions 
Regulations 2022, 
Regulation 14A  Administered by the 
Ministry of Foreign 
Affairs and Tra de. 
 
Further information can 
be found on the MFAT 
website Russian 
Sanctions page . 
38 Prohibition on the 
exportation of certain 
strategic goods to 
Russia  P-X Various, see 
regulations for 
specific lines  Certain goods, including 
products that are 
closely connected to 
strategic Russian 
industries  Article XXI(b)  of the 
GATT – necessary for 
the protection of 
essential security 
interests  Russia Sanctions 
Regulations 2022, 
Regulation 13  Administered by the 
Ministry of Foreign 
Affairs and Trade.  
 
Further information can 
be found on the MFAT 
website Russian 
Sanctions page .  
  G/MA/QR/N/NZL/6  
 
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No. General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on 
HS (2022)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
39 Prohibition on the 
importation and 
exportation of certain 
luxury goods to and 
from Russia  P, P-X Various, see 
regulations for 
specific lines  Certain luxury goods to 
and from Russia 
(including, liquor, 
truffles, certain kinds of 
seafood like caviar and 
lobster, precious stones, 
personal electronics and 
clothing)  Article XXI(b)  of the 
GATT – necessary for 
the protection of 
essential security 
interests  Russia Sanctions 
Regulations 2022, 
Regulation 13; Schedule 
1A Administered by the 
Ministry of Foreign 
Affairs and Trade.  
 
Further information can 
be found on the MFAT 
website Russian  
Sanctions page . 
   
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- 22 - Section  2: Cross -reference to other WTO notifications with information on quantitative restrictions that are currently in force  
 
This section shall be filled by Members in case a notification made pursuant to another notification requirement (e.g. set in  the Agreement on 
Agriculture, Agreement on Balance of Payments, Agreement on Safeguards, and the Agreement on Import Licensing Pro cedures, etc.) contains 
information on a quantitative restriction in force and which is not listed in Section 1.   
 
1.  Agreement on Agriculture  
 
A.  Was a notification made with information on a quantitative restriction?   Yes     No   
B. If yes, then list below the relevant document symbol and include any information element missing in the notificatio n: 
 
Document 
symbol of 
notification  General 
description  Type of 
restr.  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(      ) Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds f or 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into force   
 Administration; 
modification of 
prev. notified 
measures; and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
G/AG/N/         
 
2.  Agreement on Balance of Payments  
 
A.  Was a notification made with information on a quantitative restriction?   Yes     No   
B. If yes, then list b elow the relevant document symbol and include any information element missing in the notification:  
 
Document 
symbol of 
notification  General 
description  Type of 
restr.  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(      ) Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration; 
modification of 
prev. notified 
measures; and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
WT/BOP/N/         
   
  G/MA/QR/N/NZL/6  
 
- 23 - 3. Agreement on Safeguards  
 
A.  Was a notification made with information on a quantitative restriction?   Yes     No   
B. If yes, then list below the relevant document symbol and include any information element missing in the notification:  
 
Document 
symbol of 
notification  General 
description  Type of 
restr.  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(      ) Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration; 
modification of 
prev. notified 
measures;  and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
G/SG/N         
 
4.  Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures (non -automatic licences)  
 
A.  Was a notification made with information on a quantitative restriction?   Yes     No   
B.  If yes, then list below the relevant document symbol and include any information element missing in the notification:  
 
Document 
symbol of 
notification  General 
description  Type of 
restr.  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(2012)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justi fication 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration; 
modification of prev. 
notified measures; 
and other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
G/LIC/N/3/NZL/5  Anti-Personnel 
Mines  NAL Various  A mine designed to 
be exploded by the 
presence, proximity, 
or contact of a 
person.  Article XXI(b)(ii) of the 
GATT.  Anti-Personnel Mines  
Prohibition Act 1998  
https://www.legislation
.govt.nz/act/public/199
8/0111/latest/DLM178
01.html  
 Authorisation required 
from the Minister of 
Foreign Affairs.  
G/LIC/N/3/NZL/5  Chemical Weapons  NAL Various  Chemicals that could 
be used in weapon 
of mass destruction 
(WMD) programs, 
including all 
Chemical Weapons 
Convention (CWC) 
scheduled chemicals.  Article XXI(b)(ii) of the 
GATT; . The Chemical Weapons 
(Prohibition) Act 1996 
prohibits the import of 
all CWC scheduled 
chemicals, unless 
permission is granted 
in writing (an import 
permit is granted) by 
the Ministry of Foreign 
Affairs and Trade.  
https://www.legislation
.govt.nz/act/public/199Import permit from the 
Ministry of Foreign 
Affairs and Trade, New 
Zealand.  
  
  G/MA/QR/N/NZL/6  
 
- 24 - Document 
symbol of 
notification  General 
description  Type of 
restr.  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(2012)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justi fication 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration; 
modification of prev. 
notified measures; 
and other comments  
6/0037/latest/DLM386
864.html  
G/LIC/N/3/NZL/5  Controlled Drugs  NAL Various  Psychotropic 
Substances  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  Misuse of Drugs Act 
1975 
https://www.legislatio
n.govt.nz/act/public/1
975/0116/latest/DLM4
36101.html  
 
Misuse of Drug s 
Regulations 1977  
https://www.legislation
.govt.nz/regulation/pub
lic/1977/0037/latest/D
LM54840.html  
 
Misuse of Drugs 
(Medicinal Cannabis) 
Regulations 2019  
https://www.legislation
.govt.nz/regulation/pub
lic/2019/0321/latest/L
MS285243.html  Administered by the 
Ministry of Health  
G/LIC/N/3/NZL/5  Ozone Depleting 
Substances  NAL Various  Various  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT; Montreal 
Protocol; UNFCCC  Ozone Layer Protection 
Act and Regulations 
1996 
https://www.legislation
.govt.nz/regulation/pub
lic/1996/0222/latest/D
LM217751.html  Administered by the 
Environmental Protection 
Authority  
G/LIC/N/3/NZL/5  Radioactive 
Substances  NAL Various  The Office of 
Radiation Safety 
(ORS) administers 
New Zealand's 
radiation safety 
legislation.  The 
Radiation Safety Act 
2016 (the Act) 
defines radioactive 
material and sets out Article XX(b) of the 
GATT; the Basel 
Convention  Radiation Safety Act 
2016 and Radiation 
Safety Regulations 
2016 
https://www.legislation
.govt.nz/regulation/pub
lic/2016/0303/latest/D
LM7049344.html   Administered by the 
Ministry of Health   
  G/MA/QR/N/NZL/6  
 
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symbol of 
notification  General 
description  Type of 
restr.  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(2012)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justi fication 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration; 
modification of prev. 
notified measures; 
and other comments  
the requirement for 
import consents.  
The Rad iation Safety 
Regulations 2016 
(the Regulations) 
specify exemptions 
from the 
requirement to 
obtain an import 
consent.  
G/LIC/N/3/NZL/5  Cluster munitions  NAL Cluster munitions 
under Chapter 
93.06  All cluster munitions  Article XXI(b)(ii) of the 
GATT; International 
Convention on Cluster 
Munitions 2008  Cluster Munitions 
Prohibition Act 2009  
https://www.legislation
.govt.nz/act/public/200
9/0068/latest/DLM217
1615.html   Administered by the 
Ministry of Foreign 
Affairs and Trade.  
G/LIC/N/3/NZL/5  Imports to 
Antarctica  NAL Various  No person shall 
introduce onto land 
or ice shelves or into 
water in Antarctica 
any species of 
animal, plant, or 
micro -organism not 
native to that area 
(s28(1) (e), any 
non-sterile soil into 
Antarctica – except 
in accordance with a 
permit issued under 
the A ct (s28(1) (f), 
or any dressed 
poultry knowing that 
an inspection in 
accordance with the 
Protocol on 
Environmental 
Protection to the 
Antarctic Treaty 
reveals evidence of 
disease.  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT; Protocol on 
Environmental 
Protection to the 
Antar ctic Treaty  Antarctica 
(Environmental 
Protection) Act 1994  
https://www.legislatio
n.govt.nz/act/public/1
994/0119/latest/DLM3
42783.html  
 Permit applications are 
admini stered by the 
Ministry of Foreign 
Affairs and Trade.   
  G/MA/QR/N/NZL/6  
 
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symbol of 
notification  General 
description  Type of 
restr.  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(2012)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justi fication 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration; 
modification of prev. 
notified measures; 
and other comments  
G/LIC/N/3/NZL/5  Covid -19 point of 
care tests  NAL Chapter 38  From 22 April 2021, 
the Order prohibits a 
person from 
importing, 
manufacturing, 
supplying, selling, 
packing, or using a 
point-of-care test for 
SARS -CoV-2 or 
COVID -19 unless the 
Director -General of 
Health has 
authorised the 
person's activity; or 
exempted the point -
of-care test from the 
prohibition.  Article XX (b) of the 
GATT – necessary to 
protect human, animal 
or plant life  or health.  COVID -19 Public 
Health Response Act 
2020 
https://www.legislatio
n.govt.nz/act/public/2
020/0012/latest/LMS3
44134.html   Authorisation can be 
obtained by the  
Director -General of 
Health.  
 
5. Other notifications  
 
A. Was a notification made with information on a quantitative restriction in other notifications?   Yes     No   
B. If yes, then list below the relevant document symbol and include any information element missing in the notification:  
 
Document 
symbol of 
notification  General 
description  Type of 
restr.  
 Tariff line  
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(2022)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration; 
modification of prev. 
notified measures; 
and other comments  
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