Import certification
The import of foreign technology into New Zealand is often subject to written assurances, usually in the form of end-user certificates, which state that goods will not be transferred, re-exported, sold or otherwise disposed of without the permission of the foreign government.
New Zealand government recognition of the import may also be required to be entered on the foreign end-user certificate. The Export Controls Office will undertake this certification for you.
In addition to end-user certificates, some foreign governments also require the New Zealand importer to obtain an International Import Certificate (IIC). Email a completed copy of the completed IIC form to the Export Controls team who will undertake the certificate validation for you. If the importing country requires an original version, post a self-addressed return envelope to the Export Controls team.
Internal New Zealand transfers
Many end-user certificates require the permission of the originating country for the internal transfer of their goods and technology within New Zealand. Such internal transfers are not a function or responsibility of the Export Controls Office.
It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that they have the necessary permissions from the country of origin and that the new owner has the transfer documentation. The new owner should have a modified or new end-user certificate.
Failure to comply with foreign internal transfer requirements could affect obtaining country of origin approval to re-export items, and consequently New Zealand re-export approval.
Transit and transhipment of exports through intermediate countries
Like New Zealand, many countries also control the transit or transhipment of controlled goods through their territory.
A New Zealand export permit will not guarantee the passage of goods through another country. An export permit could, therefore, be required from the intermediate country through which the transit or transhipment is taking place.
Questions about export permits and application procedures should be directed to the export controls agencies in the intermediate country.