Implementation of the revised Automatic Entry Processing for Commodities Scheme

Notice to Industry  4/2010

Implementation of the revised Automatic Entry Processing (AEP) for Commodities Scheme

As advised in Notice to Industry 41/2009, AQIS has completed a review of the Automatic Entry Processing (AEP) for Commodities compliance agreement documentation. The purpose of this review was to:

1. simplify the outcomes of the scheme by consolidating requirements, conditions and tariff classifications and removing low usage pathways
2. extend the scope of the scheme to include additional commodities.

The revised AEP for Commodities Processes and Outcomes Document takes effect from 3 February 2010. Formal notification is also being sent to those covered by compliance agreements.

Companies operating under the compliance agreement are now able to lodge import declarations using the scheme for the following commodities, subject to meeting specific conditions.

• Fin fish (exported NZ only)
• Dairy products (exported NZ only)
• New tyres
• New and used non passenger vehicles (not used in agricultural context)
• Used passenger vehicles (up to 20 passengers)
• New and used vehicle and machinery parts
• Used machinery
• Manufactured wooden articles
• Plywood and veneer products
• Milled rice
• Green coffee beans
• Fresh asparagus
• Fresh garlic
• Pre-cleared fresh grapes (exported USA only)
• Fresh tomatoes (exported NZ only)
• Fresh onions and shallots

Information about the scheme, including the current AEP for Commodities Processes and Outcomes Document, is available on the AQIS website.

If you have any questions about the scheme please contact the AEP for Commodities Project Coordinator or the National Compliance Agreement Coordinator.