Cusmode Customs Brokers assists importers with New Zealand MPI biosecurity clearance for cargo that may be subject to import health standards, documentation checks, inspection, treatment or other border requirements.
We review the available shipping and product documents, help identify what MPI information may be required, communicate with the relevant parties and support the clearance process through to release. Sending documents before the shipment arrives can help identify missing information early and reduce avoidable delays.
MPI requirements can apply to food, plant and animal products, timber and wooden packaging, used vehicles and machinery, personal effects, containers and other goods that may present a biosecurity risk. The exact requirements depend on the commodity, origin and import pathway.
Goods that may require MPI attention
- Food products
- Used household goods
- Used machinery
- Vehicles
- Plant products
- Animal products
- Timber and wooden packaging
- Outdoor, camping, farming, fishing or sports equipment
- Soil-contaminated goods
- Personal effects
Where MPI action is required, Cusmode can help coordinate documentation and communications and assist with inspection or treatment arrangements where applicable. Customs clearance and MPI biosecurity clearance are separate border processes, so some shipments require both before cargo can be released.
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Need help with an MPI hold, biosecurity documents, inspection requirements or urgent cargo release? Contact Cusmode as early as possible.
