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 phytosanitary certificate application
- product fees.
Not all the fees on this page may apply to you, and there could be other charges not listed here – like storage and transport costs.
Table of fees and charges
|
Service |
Charge type |
Total |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
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MPI Approved Organisation (MAO) |
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Application fee |
Fixed charge |
$480.00 |
$552.00 |
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Amendment fee |
Fixed charge |
$62.50 |
$71.87 |
|
Export phytosanitary certificate |
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Fee for non-food products |
Fixed charge |
$24.77 |
$28.48 |
|
Fee for food products |
Fixed charge |
$38.29 |
$44.03 |
|
Wet (ink) signatures |
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Certificates and forms (up to 4) requiring wet signatures, including courier |
Fixed charge |
$44.44 |
$51.11 |
|
Certificates and forms (up to 4) requiring wet signatures without courier |
Fixed charge |
$35.55 |
$40.88 |
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Extra charge for 5 or more certificates requiring wet signature |
Fixed charge (per certificate) |
$10.00 |
$11.50 |
|
Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) |
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GMO assurance |
Fixed charge |
$44.44 |
$51.11 |
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Property Handling Site Identification Number (PHSIN) |
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Number allocation |
Fixed charge |
$71.11 (new number) |
$81.78 (new number) |
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ePhyto |
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Application fee |
Fixed charge |
$44.44 |
$51.11 |
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Grade |
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Registration |
Fixed charge |
$2500 |
$2875 |
|
Certification |
Fixed charge |
$44.00 |
$50.60 |
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Extra charge for 2 or more certificates requiring wet signature |
Fixed charge (per certificate) |
$20.00 |
$23.00 |
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MPI-approved treatment supplier |
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Application to become an MPI-approved treatment supplier (additional charges may apply for system review and changes; refer to hourly rate) |
Fixed charge |
$480.00 |
$552.00 |
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Annual fee |
Fixed charge |
$1250.00 |
$1437.50 |
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Hourly rate (system or scope changes, reviewing amendments, non-compliance) |
Fixed charge |
$88.89 |
$102.22 |
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MPI-approved pest identifier |
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Application to become an MPI-approved pest identifier (refer to hourly rate for system review) |
Fixed charge |
$480.00 |
$552.00 |
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MPI-approved Independent Verification Agency (IVA) |
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Application to become an MPI-authorised IVA (refer to hourly rate for system review) |
Fixed charge |
$480.00 |
$552.00 |
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All other work |
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Hourly rate (includes sending letters to overseas officials, assisting with clearance, reviewing amendments or new MAO documented systems) |
Per unit |
$125.00 |
$143.75 |
Requesting MPI services
To request MPI services, complete and return the form to the MPI address at the top of the form.
Request for services form [DOCX, 84 KB]
Note that any services provided by MPI will be supplied on a cost-recovery basis.
Help with clearance
Where the phytosanitary requirements for a commodity aren't provided in an Importing Country's Phytosanitary Requirements (ICPR), you can request help from MPI to determine:
- the clearance conditions
- other phytosanitary certification issues in the destination country.
Who to contact
If you have any questions about costs, email plantexports@mpi.govt.nz
