G/MA/QR/N/NZL/2  
 
7 October 2014  
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Committee on Market Access  Original: English  
 
  NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO THE DECI SION ON NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES 
FOR QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS (G/L/59/REV.1) 
 N EW ZEALAND   
The following communication, dated 30 September 2014, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of New Zealand.  
A. Notifying Member:  New Zealand 
B. Date of notification:  October 2014 
C. First time notification: 
 Yes 
 No, last notification was made in (doc. symbol): G/MA/QR/N/NZL/1  
D. Type of notification: 
 1. Complete (i.e. notification of all quantitative restrictions in force) 
 2. Changes to a notification previously made in G/MA/QR/N/NZL/1 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 restrictions maintained by (Member):  
E. The notification provides informat ion for the following biennial period 
(e.g. 2012-2014): 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30 September 
2014 
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, includin g a description of the elimination of 
restrictions notified under D.2.2 and th e date they ceased to be in force. 
 New Zealand import and export restrictio ns, and the legislation by which they are 
enforced, can be found on the New Zealand Customs Service website, http://www.customs.govt.nz/ .  
 
 
                                               
* In English only.  
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- 2 - Section 1: List of quantitative restrictions that are currently in force 
 
QR
No. General description 
of the restriction Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision) Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(2012) Detailed Product 
Description WTO Justification 
(e.g. Article XX(g) 
of the GATT, etc.) 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments (e.g. 
Montreal Protocol, 
CITES, etc) National legal basis 
and entry into force  
(i.e. Law, regulation 
or administrative 
decision) Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
1 Prohibition on the 
importation of cloned and hybrid human embryos P 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) - 
necessary to protect public morals Human Assisted 
Reproductive Technology Act 2004 Administered by the 
Ministry of Justice 
2 Prohibition on the 
importation of objectionable publications; and all other indecent or obscene articles P Various, 
including:49.01, 4911.99.18, 8523.40.09, 8523.40.19 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) - 
necessary to protect public morals Films, Videos, and 
Publications Act 1993, Customs and Excise Act 1996.  Administered by the 
New Zealand Customs Service 
3 Prohibition on the 
importation of cannabis utensils and methamphetamine pipes P 9614.00.00.19K Cannabis utensils 
(namely: bongs, hash pipes, head pipes, , roach clip,), and methamphetamine pipes. Also includes parts of any cannabis or methamphetamine utensil. Article XX (b) – 
necessary to protect human , animal or plant life or health Misuse of Drugs 
(Prohibition of Cannabis Utensils and Methamphetamine Utensils) Notice 2014, Misuse of Drugs Act 1975, Customs and Excise Act 1996 The new Notice 
prohibits importation of drug utensils in parts. The Notice also removes hookah and shisha pipes from the list of cannabis utensils.    
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No. General description 
of the restriction Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision) Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(2012) Detailed Product 
Description WTO Justification 
(e.g. Article XX(g) 
of the GATT, etc.) 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments (e.g. 
Montreal Protocol, 
CITES, etc) National legal basis 
and entry into force  
(i.e. Law, regulation 
or administrative 
decision) Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
Administered by the 
Ministry of Health 
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) – 
necessary to protect human , animal or plant life or health Dog Control Act 1996 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) – 
necessary to protect human , animal or plant life or health Radiocommunications 
Regulations (Prohibited Equipment – Radio Jammer Equipment) Notice 2011 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 P Various Goods bearing a label or 
other form of Article XX (d) - to 
secure compliance Fair Trading Act  1986 Administered by the 
New Zealand Customs  
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No. General description 
of the restriction Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision) Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(2012) Detailed Product 
Description WTO Justification 
(e.g. Article XX(g) 
of the GATT, etc.) 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments (e.g. 
Montreal Protocol, 
CITES, etc) National legal basis 
and entry into force  
(i.e. Law, regulation 
or administrative 
decision) Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
bearing 
false/misleading information identification which 
contains a false or misleading representation as to their quality and country of origin are prohibited imports. with domestic 
regulations Service 
7 Prohibition on the 
importation of cars with false odometer readings P 8702, 8703, 
8704, 8705 Motor vehicles without an 
odometer, or with an odometer reading which does not correctly record the distance the vehicle has been driven. Article XX (d) - to 
secure compliance with domestic regulations Customs Import 
Prohibition Order 2014; and Customs and Excise Act 1996 Administered by the 
Ministry of Consumer Affairs 
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 makes Article XX (d) - to 
secure compliance with domestic regulations Radiocommunications 
Regulations (Prohibited Equipment – Animal Tracking and Training Devices) Notice 2014 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  
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No. General description 
of the restriction Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision) Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(2012) Detailed Product 
Description WTO Justification 
(e.g. Article XX(g) 
of the GATT, etc.) 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments (e.g. 
Montreal Protocol, 
CITES, etc) National legal basis 
and entry into force  
(i.e. Law, regulation 
or administrative 
decision) Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
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 equipment, Garmin TT 15 collar, Garmin T5 collar, Garmin PRO Trashbreaker (Tri-Tronics Trashbreaker) Employment - Radio 
Spectrum Management 
9 Conditional 
prohibition on the importation of hazardous chemicals and new organisms CP Various Substances and new 
organisms as defined under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996. http://www.legislation.go
vt.nz/act/public/1996/00
30/latest/DLM381228.htArticle XX (b) – necessary to protect human , animal or plant life or health Hazardous Substances 
and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO) Hazardous substances 
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  
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No. General description 
of the restriction Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision) Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(2012) Detailed Product 
Description WTO Justification 
(e.g. Article XX(g) 
of the GATT, etc.) 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments (e.g. 
Montreal Protocol, 
CITES, etc) National legal basis 
and entry into force  
(i.e. Law, regulation 
or administrative 
decision) Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
ml   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 Agency. 
10 Conditional 
prohibition on the importation of chewing tobacco and other tobaccos taken orally CP 2403.99.90.09J  Chewing tobacco and 
other tobaccos taken orally, unless the tobacco is for personal use only. Article XX (b) – 
necessary to protect human , animal or plant life or health Smoke-free 
Environments Act 1990  No person shall import 
for sale, sell, pack, or 
distribute any tobacco product labelled or otherwise described as suitable for chewing, or for any other oral use (other than smoking). 
  
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No. General description 
of the restriction Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision) Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(2012) Detailed Product 
Description WTO Justification 
(e.g. Article XX(g) 
of the GATT, etc.) 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments (e.g. 
Montreal Protocol, 
CITES, etc) National legal basis 
and entry into force  
(i.e. Law, regulation 
or administrative 
decision) Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
Administered by the 
Ministry of Health. 
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) – 
necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health. Custom Import 
Prohibition (High-power Laser Pointers) Order 2013,  Health (High-power Laser Pointers) Regulations 2013 Administered by the 
Ministry of Health. 
12 Conditional 
prohibition on the importation of small high powered magnets CP 8505.11, 
8505.19, and ICS Code 29.030 Small high powered 
magnets Article XX (b) – 
necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health. Unsafe Goods (Small 
High Powered Magnets) Indefinite Prohibition Notice 2014, Fair Trading Act 1986 Administered by the 
Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment 
13 Conditional 
prohibition on the importation of multipurpose ladders. CP 7616.99 Multipurpose ladders Article XX (b) – 
necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health. Unsafe Goods 
(Multipurpose ladders) Indefinite Prohibition Notice 2014/  Fair Trading Act 1986 Administered by the 
Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment 
14 Conditional 
prohibition on the importation of trout and trout products CP Various, 
including: 0301.91.00, 0302.11.00, 030314.00, 0304.42.00, Live trout and trout 
products, unless in quantities under 10 kilograms not intended for sale. Article XX(g) - 
relating to the conservation of exhaustible natural resources Customs Import 
Prohibition (Trout) Order 2010  The Minister of 
Conservation can approve imports of trout and trout products, subject to conditions that may be  
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No. General description 
of the restriction Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision) Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(2012) Detailed Product 
Description WTO Justification 
(e.g. Article XX(g) 
of the GATT, etc.) 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments (e.g. 
Montreal Protocol, 
CITES, etc) National legal basis 
and entry into force  
(i.e. Law, regulation 
or administrative 
decision) Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
0304.82.00, 
0305.43.00 imposed that are not 
inconsistent with the import prohibition. Administered by the Department of Conservation. 
15 Conditional 
prohibition on the importation  of Southern Bluefin Tuna CP 0302.36, 0303.46  Southern Bluefin Tuna Article XX(g) - 
relating to the conservation of exhaustible natural resources Customs Import 
Prohibition (Southern Bluefin Tuna) Order 2013 Commission for the 
Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT) Catch Documentation Scheme for southern bluefin imported into New Zealand must be tagged and accompanied by appropriate 
documentation. 
 
Bluefin import 
prohibition administered on behalf of the Ministry for Primary Industries  by the New Zealand Customs Service.   
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No. General description 
of the restriction Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision) Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(2012) Detailed Product 
Description WTO Justification 
(e.g. Article XX(g) 
of the GATT, etc.) 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments (e.g. 
Montreal Protocol, 
CITES, etc) National legal basis 
and entry into force  
(i.e. Law, regulation 
or administrative 
decision) Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
 16 Conditional 
prohibition on the exportation of controlled drugs CP-X Various Goods as outlined in the 
Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961 (http://www.unodc.org/p
df/convention_1961_en.p
df) and the Convention 
on Psychotropic 
Substances 1971 (http://www.unodc.org/p
df/convention_1971_en.p
df). Article XX (b) – 
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,  Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1977 Administered by the 
Ministry of Health 
17 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/TheCo
nvention/Overview/tabid/
1044/language/en-
US/Default.aspx . Article XX (b) – 
necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health.  Rotterdam Convention  Imports and Exports 
(Restrictions) Prohibition Order (No 2) 2004 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 Agency. 
18 Conditional 
prohibition on the CP-X 7103.10.00, 
7103.99.01 Pounamu in its natural 
state, and partly or Article XX (f) - 
imposed for the Protected Objects Act 
1975 Consent from the 
Minister of Customs is  
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No. General description 
of the restriction Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision) Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(2012) Detailed Product 
Description WTO Justification 
(e.g. Article XX(g) 
of the GATT, etc.) 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments (e.g. 
Montreal Protocol, 
CITES, etc) National legal basis 
and entry into force  
(i.e. Law, regulation 
or administrative 
decision) Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
exportation of 
Pounamu (New Zealand greenstone) in its natural state, and partly or wholly processed Pounamu wholly processed 
pounamu. protection of national 
treasures of artistic, historic or archaeological value required to export 
these goods. Administered by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 
19 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) – 
imposed for the protection of national treasures of artistic, historic, or archaeological value.  Protected Objects Act 
1975 Approval from the 
Ministry for Culture and Heritage is required to export these goods. Administered by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 
20 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, flesh, or other part of any such species). Article XX(g) - 
relating to the conservation of exhaustible natural resources Wildlife Act  1953 , Wild 
Animal Control Act 1977,  Trade in Endangered Species Act 1989 This 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  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision) Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(2012) Detailed Product 
Description WTO Justification 
(e.g. Article XX(g) 
of the GATT, etc.) 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments (e.g. 
Montreal Protocol, 
CITES, etc) National legal basis 
and entry into force  
(i.e. Law, regulation 
or administrative 
decision) Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
21 Conditional 
prohibition on the exportation of marine animals 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) - 
relating to the conservation of exhaustible natural resources Marine Mammals 
Protection Act 1978, Trade in Endangered Species Act 1989 The Marine Mammals 
Protection Act requires that exporters of Marine Mammals have a permit to do so. Administered by the Department of Conservation. 
22 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 of the Forests Act 1949 http://www.legislation.go
vt.nz/act/public/1949/00
19/latest/DLM255626.ht
ml.  Article XX(g) - 
relating to the conservation of exhaustible natural resources Forests Act 1949 Administered by the 
Ministry for Primary Industries. 
23 Conditional 
prohibition and global quota on the exportation of some endangered, threatened or exploited species (Appendices I, II and III of CITES) CP-X Various Species listed in the 
Appendices of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) http://www.cites.org/eng
/app/appendices.php . Article XX(g) - 
relating to the conservation of exhaustible natural resources.  Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). Trade in Endangered 
Species Act 1989 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  
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No. General description 
of the restriction Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision) Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(2012) Detailed Product 
Description WTO Justification 
(e.g. Article XX(g) 
of the GATT, etc.) 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments (e.g. 
Montreal Protocol, 
CITES, etc) National legal basis 
and entry into force  
(i.e. Law, regulation 
or administrative 
decision) Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
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 species are included. Administered by the Department of Conservation. 
24 Conditional 
prohibition on the exportation of live green lipped mussels with a shell size of less than 50mm in length. CP-X 0307.39 
0307.31 Live New Zealand green-
lipped mussels with a shell size of less than 50mm Article XX(g) – 
relating to the conservation of exhaustible natural 
resources 
 Customs Export 
Prohibition Order 2014 The exportation of live 
New Zealand green-
lipped mussels 
with a shell size of less 
than 50mm in length 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 Fisheries. 
 
Administered on behalf  
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No. General description 
of the restriction Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision) Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(2012) Detailed Product 
Description WTO Justification 
(e.g. Article XX(g) 
of the GATT, etc.) 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments (e.g. 
Montreal Protocol, 
CITES, etc) National legal basis 
and entry into force  
(i.e. Law, regulation 
or administrative 
decision) Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
of the Ministry for 
Primary Industries by the New Zealand Customs Service. 
25 Conditional 
prohibition on the exportation of goods and technologies that can be used in the production, development or delivery of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons (strategic goods) CP-X HS Chapters 28, 
29, 84, 85, 90 Goods as listed in the 
New Zealand Strategic Goods List 2012 http://www.mfat.govt.nz
/Trade-and-Economic-
Relations/3-Export-
controls/1-NZ-Strategic-
Goods-List/07-NZ-
Strategic-Goods-List-
(full).php    Article XXI - Security 
Exceptions Customs and Excise Act 
1996, Customs Export Prohibition Order 2011 Administered by the 
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 
26 Conditional 
prohibition on the exportation and importation of Radioactive materials CP, CP-X 2844 Radioactive materials as 
defined in the Radiation Protection Act 1965 http://www.legislation.go
vt.nz/act/public/1965/00
23/latest/DLM372544.ht
ml.  Article XX (b) – 
necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health Radiation Protection Act 
1965 and subsequent regulations. Radioactive materials 
are not able to be imported into New Zealand, or exported from New Zealand, except with the prior consent in writing of the Minister or in accordance with or as permitted by regulations made under  
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No. General description 
of the restriction Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision) Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(2012) Detailed Product 
Description WTO Justification 
(e.g. Article XX(g) 
of the GATT, etc.) 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments (e.g. 
Montreal Protocol, 
CITES, etc) National legal basis 
and entry into force  
(i.e. Law, regulation 
or administrative 
decision) Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
the Radiation Protection 
Act 1965. Administered by the Ministry of Health. 
27 Conditional 
prohibition on the exportation and importation of persistent organic pollutants CP, CP-X Various, 
including: 2903.31.00.00K 2903.81.00.00H 2903.82.00.00B 2903.92.00.00F 2908.11.00.00C 2908.91.00.00B 2908.92.00.00G 2915.36.00.10C 2916.16.00.00G 2918.18.00.00B 2918.91.00.00K 2920.11.00.00B 2924.12.00.00K 2925.21.00.00G 2930.50.00.00K 2931.10.00.00C 2931.20.00.00G Persistent organic 
pollutants as covered by the Stockholm Convention http://chm.pops.int/Conv
ention/tabid/54/Default.a
spx. Article XX (b) – 
necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health. Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. Imports: Hazardous 
Substances and New Organisms Act 1996. Exports: Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Prohibition Order (No 2) 2004. 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 Agency. 
28 Conditional 
Prohibition on  the importation and CP, CP-X 0302.36, 0303.47 Antarctic Toothfish and 
Patagonian Toothfish Article XX(g) - 
relating to the conservation of Customs Import 
Prohibition (Toothfish) Order 2009, Customs Commission for the 
Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living  
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No. General description 
of the restriction Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision) Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(2012) Detailed Product 
Description WTO Justification 
(e.g. Article XX(g) 
of the GATT, etc.) 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments (e.g. 
Montreal Protocol, 
CITES, etc) National legal basis 
and entry into force  
(i.e. Law, regulation 
or administrative 
decision) Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
exportation of 
Antarctic Toothfish and Patagonian Toothfish exhaustible natural 
resources Export Prohibition 
(Toothfish) Order 2009 Resources (CCAMLR) 
Catch Documentation Scheme for Antarctic Toothfish and Patagonian Toothfish requires that all toothfish imported into, or exported from New Zealand must be accompanied by appropriate 
documentation.  
 
Antarctic Toothfish and 
Patagonian Toothfish import and export prohibitions administered on behalf of the Ministry for Primary Industries by the New Zealand Customs Service.   
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Section 2: Cross-reference to other WTO noti fications 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 t he Agreement on Agriculture, 
Agreement on Balance of Payments, Agreement on Safeguards, and th e Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures, etc.) contains inf ormation 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   
 2.  Agreement on Balance of Payments  A.  Was a notification made with information on a quantitative restriction?   Yes  
   No   
 3.  Agreement on Safeguards 
 
A.  Was a notification made with information on a quantitative restriction?   Yes  
   No   
 
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 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/LIC/N/3/NZL/2 Anti-Personnel 
Mines       
G/LIC/N/3/NZL/2 Chemical Weapons        
  G/MA/QR/N/NZL/2  
 
- 17 - Document 
symbol of 
notification General 
description Type 
of 
restr.  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, 
based on 
HS(2012) 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/LIC/N/3/NZL/2 Controlled Drugs       
G/LIC/N/3/NZL/2 Cluster Munitions       
G/LIC/N/3/NZL/2 Endangered, 
threatened species       
G/LIC/N/3/NZL/2 Firearms and 
restricted weapons       
G/LIC/N/3/NZL/2 Hazardous Wastes       
G/LIC/N/3/NZL/2 Graphic Materials 
Intended for Use by Children       
G/LIC/N/3/NZL/2 Imports to 
Antarctica       
G/LIC/N/3/NZL/2 Marine animals       
G/LIC/N/3/NZL/2 Ozone Depleting 
Substances       
G/LIC/N/3/NZL/2 Radioactive 
Substances       
  
  G/MA/QR/N/NZL/2  
 
- 18 - 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:   
 
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