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
- 59Queries received in January 2025
- 68Queries closed in January 2025
- 26.7 HoursAverage time taken to receive a reply in January 2025
- 1.2 daysAverage time taken for queries to be fully resolved in January 2025
Updated February 2025
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.