# Look up New Zealand tariff codes

Preview: Look up a known New Zealand tariff item code or a 2-, 4-, or 6-digit prefix. Returns current descriptions, Customs rate rows by group, up to five upcoming scheduled rate rows per item, listed levies, and matching concession references from the official Working Tariff snapshot.

Canonical: https://aroai.com/tools/nz_tariff_code_lookup/

## Tool reference

MCP tool ID: `nz_tariff_code_lookup`. Availability: Preview. Country: New Zealand.

Credit use: 1 credit.

## Input schema

```json
{
  "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema",
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "code": {
      "type": "string",
      "minLength": 1,
      "maxLength": 24,
      "description": "A NZ tariff item code (10 digits plus its check letter), or a 2-, 4-, or 6-digit chapter or heading prefix."
    },
    "limit": {
      "default": 10,
      "description": "Maximum tariff items to show for a prefix lookup (1–50).",
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 1,
      "maximum": 50
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "code",
    "limit"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false
}
```

## Example input

```json
{
  "code": "3917310059E",
  "limit": 10
}
```

## Usage notes

- Costs one credit per query.
- Look up a known New Zealand tariff item code (10 digits plus check letter) or a 2-, 4-, or 6-digit chapter or heading prefix.
- Returns current item descriptions, date-active Customs rate rows by group, formula and factors, up to five upcoming scheduled rate rows per item (scheduled rate changes not yet in force), listed levies, and matching concession references from the nightly snapshot.
- Prefix queries show active items returned and the total matching items.
- Includes upcoming scheduled rate changes to help teams plan ahead of tariff milestone dates and statutory updates.
- Does not classify goods from a description, decide preference or origin qualification, confirm concession eligibility, or calculate duty or landed cost. Consult Customs or a licensed customs broker for classification decisions.