EXPORT & TRADE HANDBOOK 2010

WELCOME to the 2010 Handbook The 2010 handbook is extensively revised, especially in relation to New Zealand changes in the regulatory environment. The following chapter list gives a good indication of the areas covered:       Chapter 1:  International Trade      Chapter 2:  Export Management      Chapter 3:  Import Management      Chapter 4:  Freight & Logistics      Chapter 5:  Sea Freight      Chapter 6:  Customs      Chapter 7:  Finance      Chapter 8:  Insurance      Chapter 9:  Taxation      Chapter 10: Sales & Marketing      Chapter 11: Online International Business      Chapter 12: Packaging & Labelling      Chapter 13: Intellectual Property      Chapter 14: Communications Technology       Chapter 15: Helpdesk      Glossary

Export NZ provides national and international representation for exporters along with greater advocacy and advice services. This is delivered from the export divisions of Business NZ regional associations EMA Northern, EMA Central, Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce and the Otago Southland Employers Association.

With local knowledge, a global banking network and 180 years of experience, Westpac’s team of international experts are geared up to help Kiwi exporters take on the world. From foreign exchange protection to trade finance, they can help manage both the risks and opportunities that global business brings.

QBE Insurance is one of the top 25 insurers and reinsurers worldwide. Specialist underwriting and claims teams with decision-making capability are part of the technical expertise maintained by QBE Insurance in New Zealand. QBE New Zealand can also draw on the experience and capacity of the broader QBE Insurance international network.

Richard Burge is a Tax Principal at WHK, Wellington. Andrew Sayers is an Associate Tax Principal at WHK, Auckland. They each have over a decade of experience providing specialist strategic advice on inbound and outbound international tax structuring, as well as assisting New Zealand exporters with their legal, compliance and consulting matters.

Trading internationally can be a sound, long-term, viable proposition if you have a wanted product that is properly priced, carefully distributed and promoted to a well-researched market.

Anne Hunter is the New Zealand correspondent for UK-based Fairplay International Shipping Weekly. Anne specialises in writing articles and reports on shipping, ports, airfreight and trade with particular focus on New Zealand exporters, their exports and markets.

Rosemarie Dawson is CEO of the Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation of New Zealand (CBAFF). This organisation assists member companies and individuals participating in customs broking and freight forwarding and seeks to develop a favourable environment for the industry.

A government department, Statistics New Zealand provides monthly, quarterly and annual import and export information. This includes the value and quantity of over 13,000 products, and where products are imported from and exported to.