Certificates of OriginIVS supports New Zealand exports and imports through biosecurity and verification services

Independent Verification ServicesWhat do we offer??

- Certificates of Origin – NZ Customs

- Independent Verification Agency – MPI

- Private Training Establishment (PTE) – NZQA

- Vehicle Inspections – NZTA

- Timber Preservation Testing – NZS3640, AS1604.1

Certificates of Origin

We offer Certificates for Free Trade Agreements to

China – New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

ASEAN* – Australia – New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA)

As well as an option to countries outside of any Free Trade Agreements

Non-Free Trade Agreement Certificates (Non-FTA) No Rules / governing body

*ASEAN countries included are Brunei Darussalem, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam

What are the Benefits of a Free Trade Certificate?

Reduction of Import Duty

Faster Border Clearance

Tariff Finder: http://www.asean.fta.govt.nz/tariff-finder

How do I get a Certificate of Origin for my good?

To obtain a Certificate of Origin, the good must be classified as originating from New Zealand.

Your good must be last processed in New Zealand.

Qualify under the following Origin Criteria

- Wholly Originating - Wholly Produced - Product Specific Rules

Qualifying Criteria In a Nutshell…

Wholly OriginatingYour good is a raw material or made from raw materials which

come from New Zealand

Qualifying Criteria In a Nutshell…

Wholly ProducedYour good is made only from materials that originate from New Zealand

and the territory of FTA Members Parties

(but the final processing of the good must be done here)

Qualifying Criteria In a Nutshell…

Product Specific Rules (PSR)Your good is made from some materials that originate outside of NZ and the

territory of FTA member parties OR has materials of unknown origin

The rule for each good varies. In each case the good will be tested against the rules which apply to that good to determine if it qualifies.

In general, if you have ‘non-originating’ goods your good will need to be sufficiently processed in New Zealand to qualify.

What kind of Information will I need for the Certificate?

HS Code (6 digit Tariff Code)

Exporter, Consignee, Shipping, Invoice Details

Number and Type of Packaging, Gross Weight or other Measure

The name of the good (in simple terms) Eg. Nylon rather than hexamethylene diamine

The materials / parts / ingredients used to make the good

What kind of documentation will I need to provide?

Declarations from Producers/Growers/Manufacturers

Health Certificates

Materials List

Brochures/Websites etc.

Let’s have a look at an example…