Customs and Excise Act 2018

Entry and exit of goods, persons, and craft - Forfeiture, seizure, and condemnation - Condemnation

185B: Notice of seizure and condemnation of goods that are tobacco or tobacco products

You could also call this:

"When Customs takes tobacco products, they tell you why in writing."

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If goods that are tobacco or tobacco products have been seized and taken by the Crown under section 185A, Customs will let you know as soon as they can if they think you have an interest in the goods. They will also tell your agent in New Zealand if you are overseas. You will get a written notice with the reasons why the goods were seized and taken. The seizure and taking of the goods is still valid even if Customs forget to send you the notice, as long as they tried to give it to you.

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185A: Condemnation of seized goods that are tobacco or tobacco products, or

"What happens to seized tobacco products that are not allowed in New Zealand"

186: Condemnation of goods that are subject of appeal, or

"What happens to goods when you appeal and lose or give up"

Part 3Entry and exit of goods, persons, and craft
Forfeiture, seizure, and condemnation: Condemnation

185BNotice of seizure and condemnation of goods that are tobacco or tobacco products

If goods have been seized and condemned to the Crown under section 185A, Customs must, as soon as is reasonably practicable, notify—
any person who Customs knows or believes has an interest in the goods; or
if any such person is overseas, his or her agent in New Zealand.

Notes

The notice must be in writing and contain the reasons for the seizure and condemnation.
A seizure and condemnation is not invalid or illegal by reason of a failure to provide a notice under this section if reasonable steps were taken to give the notice.