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The export documentation process sometimes requires that documents be authenticated (certified) by the Chamber of Commerce.

You will know if documents need certification by the Chamber from details on your Letter of Credit or from instructions received from the importer. Be sure to check the details you have received carefully or discuss directly with the importer to ensure you meet requirements correctly the first time.

As a guideline, certification is often required if you are exporting to some Middle Eastern or Latin American countries, if you are exporting particular foodstuffs and related products, if a developing country has a special concession arrangement, or if New Zealand has a free trade or bilateral agreement with the country to which you are exporting.

Certificate of Origin

A document to certify the place of growth, production or manufacture of goods. Required when exporting to specific countries, when requested by a consignee for customs clearance, or when stipulated in a Letter of Credit. 

• Template: Certificate of New Zealand Origin
• Template: GSP Form of Certificate of Origin
• Template: Certificate of Foreign Origin

Certificate of Free Sale / Certificate of Manufacture

These forms seek assurances from a governmental agency that the associated products offered for entry into their country comply with the requirements of the New Zealand laws of distribution in our domestic market.

These certificates can also be referred to as "Certificate of Export", or "Certificate of Foreign Governments". 

• Template: Certificate of Free Sale
• Template: Certificate of Manufacture

Carnet

A carnet is a Customs document that facilitates the temporary export of goods overseas, and is valid for up to one year. A Carnet is like a passport for your goods.

Carnets are issued and guaranteed by national organisations around the world. The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce is the sole guaranteeing and issuing association for New Zealand.

Contact the Carnet desk on 0508 CARNET (0508 227 638) or click here for further information.
 

The Auckland Chamber of Commerce electronic certification service allows us to electronically receive, certify and return (by email) export documentation. This electronic service saves you time and money.

Step 1 - Getting Started

Be sure to read the detailed and straight forward guidance about how to use the eCert before registering to use eCert.

Click here to read instructions.

Step 2 - Register

To use eCert you must be a registered exporter with Auckland Chamber of Commerce.

Click here to login or register as an exporter.

Step 3 - Certification

Send your document to us and we’ll certify it and return it back to you within one business day.

Third Party Documentation Software

For exporters running internal third party software solutions or using external export documentation service providers you can link your system to eCert with a minimum of fuss.

For information about linking your current documentation system to eCert please contact the International Manager at the Auckland Chamber of Commerce.

Documents may only be certified during normal working hours.

To process your export documents manually, download the applicable documentation template above, complete the details on the electronic template and save your document. You may submit your export documentation to the Chamber for certification using one of the following options: 

Option 1 - Email

Email your completed document/s as an attachment to arccr@chamber.co.nz. We’ll courier or post your certified document/s back to you within one business day.

Option 2 - Print & Mail

Print your completed document/s and mail to the Chamber at P O Box 47, Auckland 1140 . We’ll post your certified document/s back to you (be sure to provide a return address).

Option 3 - Print & Courier

Print your completed document/s and bring them in to the Chamber personally or send by courier to Level 3, 100 Mayoral Drive Auckland 1010 . We’ll certify them while you wait.

The Chamber is required to file copies of all export documents we process, so please ensure that you bring one extra copy in with you.

Documents may only be certified during normal working hours.

In order to take advantage of preferential access that AANZFTA offers, exporters require an AANZFTA Certificate of Origin certified by an approved body.

The New Zealand Chambers of Commerce have extensive experience with the certification of preferential FTA Certificates of Origin and can provide exporters with the support and resources they need to capitalise on the AANZFTA.

The New Zealand Chambers of Commerce provide its AANZFTA Certificates of Origin service from the following offices:
 

• Auckland Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce
• Otago Chamber of Commerce

This service is provided through www.chamberdocs.co.nz.

New Zealand exporters seeking tariff preference under the New Zealand-China FTA will be required to have a China Free Trade Agreement Certificate of Origin accompany their consignment.

The New Zealand Chambers of Commerce provide its China Certificates of Origin service from the following offices:

• Auckland Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce
• Otago Chamber of Commerce

 
This service is provided through www.chamberdocs.co.nz.