New Zealand has free trade agreements with a number of countries:
- Australia (CER - Closer Economic Relations)
- China
- South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) - including Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Vietnam
- Thailand
- Singapore
- Brunei
- Chile
- Hong Kong
Doing business in New Zealand
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About New Zealand's Free Trade Agreements
New Zealand is the first country in the world to complete a free trade agreement with China. This means:
- zero duty rates or significantly reduced rates on imports; and
- elimination of tariffs on most of New Zealand's exports to China, which can be a major advantage for international businesses operating in NZ.
Under the Australia New Zealand CER:
- Australian products receive preferential tariff treatment; and
- Australian made products, with over 50% Australian content, are not subject to tariffs, and import licenses are no longer required to import goods into New Zealand.