There are a number of exemptions from registration, such as exporters of any dairy produce. Exporters currently licensed as meat exporters with Meat NZ, game exporters licensed with MAF or fish exporters licensed with the Fishing Industry Board are deemed to be registered exporters for a six-month period to 30 April 2000. Such licensed exporters under the schemes do not need to make an application for interim export registration. Other exporters that are required to be registered, but are not currently licensed under one of these schemes do need to apply for interim registration. All exporters have to apply to MAF for exporter registration before 1 May 2000.
Early registration is recommended.