Follow the steps
There are 5 steps to exporting seafood. Exporters must ensure they only export seafood that has met all requirements.
1. Meet New Zealand requirements
Find out about New Zealand requirements for export seafood.
2. Check destination market requirements
Check if there's export access to your preferred market, and what the rules are to export there. Some markets have much higher compliance requirements and costs.
Check destination market requirements
3. Register as an exporter
To export seafood from New Zealand, you need to register as an exporter with MPI, or use the services of a registered exporter.
4. Register for Animal Products E-cert
Find out how to apply for access to Animal Products E-cert to track export seafood production and apply for official assurance.
Register for Animal Products E-cert
5. Apply for a seafood export certificate
Not all markets require an export certificate or official assurance – if you need it you'll apply through E-Cert.
Apply for a seafood export certificate
Other requirements
You may also have to meet other requirements, including those set by government agencies like the New Zealand Customs Service.
Export non-conformance
If your export products are stopped at the border or no longer meet export requirements, you must tell MPI within 24 hours.
Who to contact
If you have questions about exporting, email exporterhelp@mpi.govt.nz
