Sea Shipping to New Zealand: Quarantine Regulations for Container Wooden Structures and Packaging Materials​

Sea Shipping to New Zealand: Quarantine Regulations for Container Wooden Structures and Packaging Materials​

The New Zealand Port Authority stipulates that the wooden structures of containers, as well as the wooden packaging materials and dunnage wood inside the containers, must undergo quarantine treatment before entering the country. New Zealand is committed to protecting its unique ecosystem and preventing the invasion of foreign pests and diseases. Shipping enterprises and shippers, when preparing containers and wooden packaging, must ensure that the relevant wooden materials have undergone quarantine treatment that meets New Zealand standards. They can choose qualified quarantine treatment agencies to carry out quarantine operations such as fumigation and heat treatment on wooden structures and packaging materials, and obtain corresponding quarantine certificates. The quarantine certificate should be attached to the cargo transportation documents to facilitate inspection by New Zealand Customs and ensure the smooth customs clearance of goods.