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Using wood packaging for exports

If you're exporting products using wooden containers or packaging materials, you may need to have the packaging inspected and treated. MPI can help ensure the packaging meets phytosanitary (plant health) and other requirements.

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Steps to exporting with wood packaging

Requirement documents

Forms and templates

Registers and lists

Fees and charges

Exporter responsibilities

When exporting products from New Zealand you're responsible for:

  • meeting the Importing Country's Phytosanitary Requirements (ICPRs)
  • reporting to MPI if your product is refused entry by a destination country
  • keeping the right records.

Who to contact

If you need to contact MPI about exporting wood packaging, email plantexports@mpi.govt.nz.

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