Fees and charges for exporting animal feeds
You'll be charged for services provided by MPI and other service providers when you're exporting animal feeds.
What our fees cover
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) calculates fees on a cost-recovery basis. Activities and services we charge for include:
- processing your exporter registration application
- developing standards for the animal feed industry
- issuing an official assurance (export certificate)
- accessing MPI's electronic certification (E-cert) system
- registering or amending a risk management programme (RMP).
Not all the charges on this page may apply to you, and there may be other charges not listed here – like storage and transport costs.
Registering as an exporter
| Activity type | Charge (excl GST) | Charge (incl GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Annual exporter registration fee | $135 for each application | $155.25 for each application |
Levy for animal feeds for export
MPI charges a yearly levy to processors of animal feeds that contain animal products. This covers our costs in developing requirements and standards for the animal feeds industry.
| Yearly levy for export processors | Levy (excl GST) | Levy (incl GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly levy for processors of animal feeds for export | $769.60 | $885.04 |
Official assurance
If there is an overseas market access requirement for the country you're exporting to, you'll likely need an official assurance, or export certificate, before you can send your product.
| Activity type | Charge (excl GST) | Charge (incl GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Issue of an official assurance | $33.75, plus an hourly rate of $135 after the first 15 minutes | $38.81, plus an hourly rate of $155.25 after the first 15 minutes |
| Reissue of an official assurance if replacement demanded by an importing country | $405, plus an hourly rate of $135 after 3 hours of assessment, plus disbursements at cost | $465.75, plus an hourly rate of $155.25 after 3 hours of assessment, plus disbursements at cost |
Access to the E-cert system
MPI uses an online web application called E-cert to issue official assurances and approve consignments for export. E-cert tracks products from the time they're produced until they're exported.
If you're exporting animal feeds containing animal products, you may need access to E-cert. You'll be charged to use this application.
| Activity type | Charge type | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Use of electronic certification system | For each unit of activity | See formula in the Animal Products (Fees, Charges, and Levies) Regulations 2007 – NZ Legislation website |
Risk management programme charges
To get an official assurance for animal feed for export, processors must have a registered risk management programme (RMP). You'll need to pay MPI to register or amend your RMP.
| Activity type | Charge (excl GST) | Charge (incl GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Application for registration of an RMP | $135 | $155.25 |
| Amendment to an RMP | $67.50 | $77.63 |
Verification services
You will have to pay MPI or another verification provider for services, including inspecting and auditing your risk management programme, each year.
More information about verification charges is on the New Zealand Legislation website.
Animal Products (Fees, Charges, and Levies) Regulations 2007 – NZ Legislation
Other charges
Statement of a New Zealand standard
MPI can provide a statement confirming your product has met relevant requirements under the Animal Products Act. We will charge you for this service.
| Activity type | Charge (excl GST) | Charge (incl GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Issue of statement of a New Zealand standard | $32 | $36.80 |
Find out more
- Updated fees and charges
- Animal Products (Fees, Charges, and Levies) Regulations 2007 – NZ Legislation
Who to contact
If you have questions about MPI's fees and charges for exporting, email info@mpi.govt.nz