The levy is expected to take effect from January 1, 2016.
Nevil Gibson for NBR Food Industry Week Mon, 25 May 2015
A new border clearance levy will help the government protect New Zealand from imported pests, diseases, illegal drugs and contraband and bring it in line with border approaches by other countries, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Customs Minister Nicky Wagner say.
The levy was announced
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