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Imports of grapes for 2 years

Craig mackinlay made this Official Information request to Ministry for Primary Industries

The request was successful.

From: Craig mackinlay

Dear Ministry for Primary Industries,

As part of my Data Analytics business I have a client that would like some information on how many imports of grapes there are volumes as in cargo of interest volumes would be fine from the U.S. Only please. Can I if possible get mail and cargo volumes please. This should be able to provided as it is aggregated information. this data will be used to build a picture for a local vineyard.

Yours faithfully,
Data analytics

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From: Brett Wilson
Ministry for Primary Industries

Attachment OIA15 034 Transfer to requester.signed.pdf
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Hi Craig

 

On behalf of Steve Gilbert, Director - Border Clearance, Ministry for
Primary Industries, please find attached a letter from MPI officially
transferring your OIA request of 14 July 2015, regarding mail and cargo
volumes for grape imports from the United States over the last two years,
to Customs Services New Zealand for reply.

 

Regards.

 

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From: IPC Procedures and Support

Mr MacKinlay,

 

I refer to your email requesting information on the importation of grapes.

 

Can you please advise if you wish the information for fresh grapes only,
or whether you also require the information for dried grapes e.g.
currants, raisins and sultanas?

 

Regards

 

Procedures and Support
New Zealand Customs Service

 

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From: Craig mackinlay

Dear IPC Procedures and Support,

All that please. Where possible please use the relevant tariff codes that refer to all Grape imports. If possible can you please liase with ITOC Ops and also do a key word search for Grapes in the nexus reporting system

Yours sincerely,

Craig mackinlay

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From: IPC Procedures and Support

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Mr MacKinlay,

Please find attached the data you have requested.

This information has been released to you under the Official Information Act.

Regards

Procedures and Support
New Zealand Customs Service

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