How it works
We review your shipment across four dimensions
Every export is different. We assess your product, destination, trade terms, and regulatory pathway to define exactly what documentation you need.
Product & trade terms
What are you exporting, how is it classified, and what are the agreed trade terms? This determines your base document set.
Destination-market rules
Every country has different import rules. We check what the destination customs authority, buyer, and regulatory bodies require.
MPI & regulatory obligations
Which MPI certificates, health documentation, phytosanitary requirements, or other regulatory approvals apply to your specific shipment.
Preparation sequence
Documents have dependencies — some must be obtained before others can be prepared. We map the correct order so nothing blocks progress.
Is this for you?
Who this service helps
First-time exporters
You’ve never exported before and need to understand the full documentation landscape before committing resources.
Entering a new market
You export to Australia but now want to ship to China or the Middle East — different markets mean different documentation requirements.
Responding to buyer or bank requests
A buyer, letter of credit, or freight forwarder has requested specific documents and you need to verify what’s actually required.
Full documentation requirement review
We assess every document your shipment needs
Destination — overseas markets
Rules and regulations for your target market
MPI & regulatory review
Health certs, phytosanitary, and approvals
Document sequence — export documentation workflow
The correct order to avoid bottlenecks
Supporting certifications identified
Every supporting input mapped out
Clear next-step recommendations
Actionable pathway to get started
The cost of getting it wrong
Delayed shipments. Spoiled goods.
customs.govt.nz/shipment-clearance
Shipment Clearance Portal
REF: SHP-2026-0847
Awaiting compliance verification...
When documentation requirements are missed or incorrect, shipments get held at the border. For perishable goods, delays don’t just cost money — they can mean the entire shipment is lost.
2–4
weeks delay per rejected shipment
100%
loss risk for perishable goods
$$$
demurrage, re-docs, rework costs
”We were about to ship to China without realising we needed a separate health certificate for each product line. Libretto caught it in the requirements review — saved us weeks of delays and a significant financial loss.”
— NZ Dairy Exporter
Know exactly what your shipment needs
Talk through your product, market, and shipment pathway with Libretto. We’ll map out every document, certificate, and compliance requirement before you start preparing.