Dear New Zealand Customs Service,

I am writing to enquire whether the New Zealand Customs Service holds or can produce data related to the Incoterms or shipment/payment terms used in New Zealand's international merchandise trade.

Specifically, I am seeking information on:

The number or proportion of import/export consignments sent under Incoterms such as EXW (Ex Works), FOB (Free on Board), CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight), and C&F (Cost & Freight);

Any breakdown of shipments that are freight collect versus freight prepaid.

Whether this information is collected in New Zealand’s import/export declaration process and, if so, whether it is available either publicly or via custom data request.

I have reviewed the publicly available overseas merchandise trade datasets and understand that values are typically reported on an FOB or CIF basis. However, I would appreciate guidance on whether:

More detailed Incoterm or freight payment data is collected.

This could be made available through a customised data service or on request.

There are alternative sources or contacts you would recommend for this type of information.

Please let me know the best way to proceed and whether there are any associated costs.

Thank you for your assistance, and I look forward to your response.

Kind regards,

Chris

Chris Sutcliffe
Regional Process Manager - Operations
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a.hartrodt New Zealand Ltd