Resources for container and cargo importing

Many things can cause a BACC application to require rework. This document is designed to assist our clients by highlighting some of the more common problems we encounter.

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A multi-use MPI CUSMOD Release Number (also known as a MPI Permit Number) will be issued to members of the importing community who make NZCS import entries. This number can be used to lower MPI alerts placed against tariff codes. Participation will be on a per company basis. One multi-use number will be allocated per company (broker)
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MPI wish to advise that we will be adopting a new approach to risk screening FAK sea containers. This will be in place from Wednesday 7 May 2014. This will not affect the process of making clearance applications and obtaining BACCs to move FAK containers from ports of arrival to unpack facilities.

Updated on-arrival guidance for importations of breakbulk or containerised vehicles, machinery and equipment to verify potential Stink Bug contamination.

Occasionally MPI clients request that EBACCA applications are prioritised for processing. Typically MPI Target Evaluators operate at the top of the EBACCA queue processing the oldest applications. (Please note that EBACCA applications are allocated target completion times according to service level targets.) There are valid reasons to prioritise application processing and this document sets out the method that should be followed.