The New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement came into force on 20 October 2026. If you import goods from India into New Zealand, you can now claim preferential tariff treatment on eligible goods.
The condition: a Certificate of Origin
To claim the lower tariff, you need a Certificate of Origin that:
- is issued by an authorised body in India
- you hold before you claim the preference
- is kept after your import entry is lodged, and produced if NZ Customs asks for it
Without a certificate, there is no preference. Arrange the paperwork before the goods leave India, not after they arrive in New Zealand.
Importing from India with Method Global
Method Global handles more than 300 import and export shipments a month, including customs clearance. If you are bringing goods in from India, talk to us early so the documents are right from the start.
Sources: NZ Customs Release, Issue 848, 23 October 2026; New Zealand Customs Service, New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement.