Trade Barriers NZ
If you've got an issue exporting to an offshore market, we are here to help. You can register a trade barrier using the form below or by using the telephone on the right. There is no wrong door. Your enquiry will be sent to the government agency best placed to answer it.
- Call 0800 824 605
- Email exports@mfat.net
- 66Queries received in November 2024
- 62Queries closed in September 2024
- 24.3 HoursAverage time taken to receive a reply in November 2024
- 0.8 daysAverage time taken for queries to be fully resolved in November 2024
Updated December 2024
What is a trade barrier?
A trade barrier is any measure put in place by an overseas government that makes it slow, costly or difficult to export to a particular market. A list of common trade barriers that our exporters have encountered can be found here.