Get ready for changes to exporting to the European Union
Most New Zealand goods entering the EU will have tariffs removed entirely from 1 May, 2024.
What’s happening to exports to EU?
As part of a free trade agreement between New Zealand and the European Union, most New Zealand goods exported to the EU have had their tariffs – a tax paid at the border – removed entirely.
If you already export to the EU, this will reduce your costs of doing business in the EU market.
The aim of the free trade agreement is to create opportunities for all New Zealand businesses, no matter how small, to grow and invest, build connections in EU markets and diversify.
Use the Tariff Finder to work out tariffs for your export goods
Tariff Finder(external link) — New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
When do tariffs change?
Changes to tariffs happen on 1 May, 2024 when the free trade agreement comes into force.
The agreement was signed on 9 July 2023.
Thinking about exporting?
If the changes to EU tariffs have made you consider exporting, we have tools and resources to help, including a self-assessment tool to help you understand about getting ready to export.
What you need to know about exporting
More information
Information about the changes is available on the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise website, myNZTE.
Key points from New Zealand’s free trade agreement with the EU(external link) — myNZTE
Customs requirements are available on the New Zealand Customs Service website.
New Zealand-European Union free trade agreement(external link) — New Zealand Customs Service
You can read the full free trade agreement on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade website.
NZ-EU FTA text and associated documents(external link) — New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade