Can a buyer in Canada import from New Zealand?

• establishedcertificatesupplierAug 17, 2026

  Applies from 2026-08-17: From 17 August 2026 New Zealand animal product export certificates are requested through MPI Trade Certification, which replaced AP E-cert for most processes.

  Document: MPI export certificate issued through MPI Trade Certification

  Act: MPI Trade Certification (animal products), Animal product export certificates (Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), Aug 17, 2026)

  Condition: Where the destination market requires an MPI official assurance

  Official source · Observed Sep 17, 2026

• establishedcertificatesupplierMar 2, 2026

  Applies from 2026-03-02: From 2 March 2026 all new New Zealand phytosanitary certificate requests go through MPI Trade Certification, which replaced ePhyto.

  Document: Phytosanitary certificate requested through MPI Trade Certification

  Act: MPI Trade Certification (plant products), Requirement documents for exporting grains and seeds for sowing (Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), Mar 2, 2026)

  Condition: Only plant products for which the destination requires a phytosanitary certificate

  Official source · Observed Sep 17, 2026

• establishedlicencesupplierOct 30, 2025

  Applies from 2025-10-30: Exports of goods on the New Zealand Strategic Goods List, updated on 30 October 2025 with national controls on certain materials processing, electronics and computer technologies, need MFAT authorisation.

  Document: MFAT export permit when the goods are controlled

  Act: New Zealand Strategic Goods List (October 2025 update), Update to the New Zealand Strategic Goods List (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), Oct 30, 2025)

  Condition: Only goods listed on the New Zealand Strategic Goods List

  Official source · Observed Sep 17, 2026

• establisheddeclarationsupplierSep 25, 2025

  Applies from 2025-09-25: New Zealand food exporters that need to depart from local composition or labelling rules use a section 345 exemption under the Food (Exemption of Food for Export) Regulations 2025; section 347 exemptions in that scope are revoked from 25 September 2026.

  Act: Food (Exemption of Food for Export) Regulations 2025, Exempting food exports from New Zealand requirements (Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), Sep 25, 2025)

  Condition: Only exports that rely on an exemption from New Zealand composition or labelling requirements

  Official source · Observed Sep 17, 2026

4 verified entries on this lane as of 2026-10-13. Name a product category to see the requirements for the goods. The register lists only what we have opened and quoted from the official act: silence is a gap in our register, not a clearance.

• Commercial invoice and packing list

  Core shipment and valuation documents.

  TypicalSupplier

• Transport document

  Bill of lading, air waybill or road consignment note.

  TypicalCarrier

• Customs declaration

  Filed by the importer or a customs representative.

  MandatoryBuyer / broker

• Proof of origin

  Needed only when claiming the preferential rate.

  ConditionalSupplier

• Product compliance evidence

  Depends on the product code and intended use.

  ConditionalSupplier

Typical and mandatory are kept separate. Each requirement names the responsible party.

The same facet states, sources, evidence dates, missing inputs and transaction context as structured JSON.

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  "mode": "third_country",
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      "name": "Buyer in Canada",
      "country": "CA"
    },
    "supplier": {
      "company_id": null,
      "name": "Supplier in New Zealand",
      "country": "NZ"
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    "title": "The route is open at country level. Duty, product rules and the supplier remain to be established.",
    "summary": "Canada imports from New Zealand across a customs border. An agreement is on record, but the preferential rate depends on the exact goods and proof of origin. Classify the goods and verify the supplier before relying on any number."
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      "state": "established",
      "conclusion": "Third-country import into Canada",
      "explanation": "New Zealand to Canada crosses a customs border. A customs declaration is filed on entry.",
      "scope": "Country route only. Says nothing about the goods or the parties.",
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      "conclusion": "No country-level sanctions programme on record (Canada)",
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          "source_as_of": "Current official programme index"
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          "source_id": "ca-gac-sanctions",
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          "observed_at": "2026-05-27",
          "source_as_of": "Membership reviewed 2026-05-27"
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      "responsible_party": "Carrier",
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        "conclusion": "Applies from 2026-08-17: From 17 August 2026 New Zealand animal product export certificates are requested through MPI Trade Certification, which replaced AP E-cert for most processes.",
        "explanation": "In force. MPI Trade Certification (animal products), Animal product export certificates (Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), 2026-08-17); applies from 2026-08-17.",
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        "state": "established",
        "conclusion": "Applies from 2026-03-02: From 2 March 2026 all new New Zealand phytosanitary certificate requests go through MPI Trade Certification, which replaced ePhyto.",
        "explanation": "In force. MPI Trade Certification (plant products), Requirement documents for exporting grains and seeds for sowing (Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), 2026-03-02); applies from 2026-03-02.",
        "scope": "Seeds, Fertilizers & Agro-inputs, Cut Flowers & Live Plants, Wood Processing & Paper, Specialty & Gourmet Food, Organic Food",
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          {
            "source_id": "nz-export-phytosanitary-trade-certification-2026",
            "source_label": "Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), MPI Trade Certification (plant products)",
            "source_url": "https://www.mpi.govt.nz/export/exporting-grains-seeds-sowing/requirement-documents-for-exporting-grains-and-seeds-for-sowing",
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            "source_as_of": "Act of 2026-03-02, applies from 2026-03-02"
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          "document": "Phytosanitary certificate requested through MPI Trade Certification",
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            "title": "Requirement documents for exporting grains and seeds for sowing",
            "date": "2026-03-02",
            "authority": "Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)",
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        "state": "established",
        "conclusion": "Applies from 2025-10-30: Exports of goods on the New Zealand Strategic Goods List, updated on 30 October 2025 with national controls on certain materials processing, electronics and computer technologies, need MFAT authorisation.",
        "explanation": "In force. New Zealand Strategic Goods List (October 2025 update), Update to the New Zealand Strategic Goods List (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), 2025-10-30); applies from 2025-10-30.",
        "scope": "Consumer Electronics, Industrial Machinery, Aerospace & Aviation Manufacturing, Chemicals & Plastics, Industrial Automation & Robotics",
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            "title": "Update to the New Zealand Strategic Goods List",
            "date": "2025-10-30",
            "authority": "Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT)",
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        }
      },
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        "key": "dated_change",
        "state": "established",
        "conclusion": "Applies from 2025-09-25: New Zealand food exporters that need to depart from local composition or labelling rules use a section 345 exemption under the Food (Exemption of Food for Export) Regulations 2025; section 347 exemptions in that scope are revoked from 25 September 2026.",
        "explanation": "In force. Food (Exemption of Food for Export) Regulations 2025, Exempting food exports from New Zealand requirements (Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), 2025-09-25); applies from 2025-09-25.",
        "scope": "Organic Food, Beverages, Confectionery & Snacks, Specialty & Gourmet Food, Pantry & Dry Goods, Frozen & Chilled Food, Dairy Products, Meat & Poultry, Seafood & Aquaculture, Food Ingredients & Raw Materials, Supplements & Wellness",
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            "number": "Food (Exemption of Food for Export) Regulations 2025",
            "title": "Exempting food exports from New Zealand requirements",
            "date": "2025-09-25",
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          "valid_from": "2025-09-25",
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    }
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}