NZQA registered unit standard
18637 version 2
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of the application of GST in the context of
Customs and Excise requirements
Level
5
Credits
8
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the
principles of GST legislation and its implication in a Customs
and Excise context; explain the zero-rating for GST of goods
under section 11 of the Goods and Services Tax Act 1985; and
explain the imposition of GST on imported goods under section
12 of the Goods and Services Tax Act 1985.
Classification
Public Sector Services > Customs and Excise
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Legislation, policies and procedures relevant to this unit standard include:
Goods and Services Tax Act 1985;
Customs and Excise Act 1996;
Customs and Excise Regulations 1996;
The State Services Code of Conduct, Standards of Integrity and Conduct (available
from www.ssc.govt.nz);
New Zealand Customs Service Code of Conduct (available from NZ Customs
Service, PO Box 2218, Wellington 6140, www.customs.govt.nz).
2
Excisable goods refers to goods on which excise duty is payable in accordance with
Part A of the Excise and Excise-equivalent Duties Table, Customs and Excise Act
1996.
3
Demonstration of knowledge of all outcomes must, where applicable, be referenced
to relevant legislation.
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NZQA registered unit standard
18637 version 2
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Explain the principles of GST legislation and its implication in a Customs and Excise
context.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Concepts and features associated with a value added tax system are described
and the distinction between Customs and IRD responsibilities are identified and
explained.
Range
examples of concepts and features may include but are not limited
to – taxable activity, registration, returns, types of supplies, time of
supply, tax invoices, output tax, input tax, adjustments.
1.2
The linkages between the Customs and Excise Act 1996 and the Goods and
Services Tax Act 1985 are identified and explained.
1.3
GST processes as they apply to Customs activity are explained.
1.4
The liability, or otherwise, for GST is identified in terms of relevant legislation.
Range
1.5
New Zealand returned goods, repaired goods, excisable goods
that cannot be accounted for.
Exempt supplies are described in accordance with legislation.
Range
includes but is not limited to – financial services, donated goods
and services, fine metals, personal effects, concessions.
Outcome 2
Explain the zero-rating for GST of goods under section 11 of the Goods and Services Tax
Act 1985.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Conditions where a zero rate GST applies to goods entered for export is
explained.
2.2
Provisions for other goods that qualify for a zero rate of GST are explained.
Range
2.3
sealed bag system, inbound and outbound travellers, repairs,
renovations and modifications, other returned New Zealand goods,
extent of zero rate.
Provisions for applying a zero rate to temporary import entries are explained.
Outcome 3
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SSB Code 100401
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NZQA registered unit standard
18637 version 2
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Explain the imposition of GST on imported goods under section 12 of the Goods and
Services Tax Act 1985.
Evidence requirements
3.1
The range of imported goods on which Customs levies, collects, and receives
GST are identified and explained.
3.2
The process for establishing the value of imported goods subject to GST is
explained.
3.3
Provisions that apply to the collection, payment and enforcement of GST levied
on imported goods are explained.
Status and review information
Registration date
16 July 2010
Date version published
16 July 2010
Planned review date
1 February 2015
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0121
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
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Comments on this unit standard
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The Skills Organisation
SSB Code 100401
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016