In the G/TBT/N/NZL/124 notification issued by New Zealand on May 12, 2023, the Vehicle Exhaust Emission Standards 2023 was revised. This standard covers light - duty vehicles, heavy - duty vehicles, motorcycles, mopeds, and used scrapped vehicles, etc. The main contents are as follows:

（1）Minimum Requirements for Used Vehicles
Starting from February 1, 2024, the minimum requirements for imported used vehicles will be changed from Euro 4/IV to Euro 5/V, including scrapped vehicles.

（2）Transitional Period Requirements
From the end of 2024 to the beginning of 2028, used imported vehicles and new vehicles (including newly scrapped vehicles) will be phased into Euro 6/VI from Euro 5/V.

（3）Requirements for Scrapped Vehicles
Used scrapped vehicles must adopt the Euro 6d standard no later than January 1, 2028.

（4）Requirements for Motorcycles
Emission requirements for mopeds and motorcycles will be introduced. Euro 4 will be adopted from February 1, 2025, and Euro 5 will be adopted from January 1, 2027.

Original Link:Reducing harmful vehicle emissions from road transport | Ministry of Transport

（1）Understand Standards and Regulations
It is recommended to study and understand the relevant standards and regulations of the importing country or region, strengthen the understanding of vehicle exhaust emission standards in various countries, and study relevant technical indicators.

（2）Improve Product Operation
It is recommended to improve the operation of ones own products, strengthen technological innovation, and meet the requirements of reducing vehicle exhaust emissions by improving energy efficiency, using, and carrying out technological upgrades.New energy（3）Confirm Customs Clearance Requirements

Before signing an import contract, it is necessary to promptly confirm the customs clearance requirements of the importing country with the importer or agent to avoid situations where relevant materials and product specifications do not meet the requirements of the local customs after arrival at the port, thus causing unnecessary losses.
New Zealand Revises Vehicle Exhaust Emission Standards, Raises Emission Requirements for Imported Used and New Vehicles | Shanghai Import/Export Agent