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Parallel Imports - Another Backward Step
Friday, 12 May 2000, 2:39 pm | Import News
Soon after it came into power, the Government decided to ban parallel imports of CDs, videos, books and computer software for up to two years after their release. More >>
Import News: Importer of the Year from the USA
Wednesday, 10 May 2000, 10:01 am | Import News
The search is on for New Zealand's Importer of the Year from USA. The winner will get two return business class airfares from Auckland to the USA. More >>
Import News: Government to Review Shipping Cartels
Tuesday, 9 May 2000, 8:30 am | Import News
The Government intends to review the exemptions and exceptions for shipping included in the Commerce Act, says Acting Minister of Commerce Trevor Mallard. More >>
Import News: Electrical and Gas Appliance Safety
Tuesday, 11 April 2000, 9:40 am | Import News
The Ministry of Commerce announced some important planned changes to the safety regimes for electrical and gas appliances, and invites interested importers and manufacturers to attend one of two forums being conducted to clarify the changes, contribute views, ... More >>
By Invitation: Jules Croft on Customs Valuation
Friday, 7 April 2000, 4:11 pm | Import News
International trade in goods is dictated by rules which, while they may seem baffling to an outsider, are serious enough to cripple a successful business. A company can be earning enough to support its employees and suppliers (and sometimes its shareholders) ... More >>
No Urgency On Shipping Collusion - Ministry
Monday, 27 March 2000, 2:55 pm | Import News
The Importers Institute reported earlier that executives from six shipping companies met and colluded to rig prices. The result was a substantial price increase of more than $700 on each 20 ft container imported from the U.S. from 1 April. More >>
Import News: No Urgency on Shipping Collusion
Monday, 27 March 2000, 2:55 pm | Import News
The Importers Institute reported earlier that executives from six shipping companies met and colluded to rig prices. The result was a substantial price increase of more than $700 on each 20 ft container imported from the U.S. from 1 April. Price-rigging ... More >>
Shipping Executives Caught Fixing Prices
Monday, 20 March 2000, 7:59 am | Import News
The Importers Institute has evidence that executives from six shipping companies met and colluded to rig prices. The result was a substantial price increase of more than $700 on each 20 ft container imported from the U.S. from 1 April. More >>
Import News - Border Review Submission
Friday, 3 September 1999, 5:39 pm | Import News
The government is conducting a review of Border Control. This is our submission to the review: More >>