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Import Customs Guide NEW ZEALAND
Information from FIDI New ZealandImport Customs guide NEW ZEALAND
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Personal and Household effects MPI ‘Personal Effects – Supplementary Concessionary entry (duty and / or tax free) MPI (Ministry for Primary Industries)
Declaration’. for household effects is available to persons ‘Personal Effects – Supplementary
Inventory of goods. who meet all of the following conditions: Declaration’ must be completed by the
Combined Customs and Quarantine Have arrived and on the date the effects importer at origin at the time the shipment
declaration ‘Unaccompanied Personal are imported, hold a document is being packed and must be forwarded to
Baggage Declaration’ (NZCS218) & authorizing residence in New Zealand your destination agent together with the
Supplementary page (NZCS218A). (see left); and rest of the documentation for each
Copy of passport (identification page and Have resided outside of NZ for the whole shipment.
entry visa only). of 21 months before the date of arrival in
Documents authorising residence in New NZ; and Many standard household items can be
Zealand – any of the following: Have owned and used the household prohibited or restricted and subject to
A New Zealand or Australian Passport. goods before the date of departure for inspection by MPI (Ministry for Primary
A current New Zealand Residence visa or NZ; and Industries) such as foodstuffs, garden tools
permit or a current New Zealand The goods are being imported for own and equipment, outdoor furniture, sporting
returning residence visa or permit. personal use and note for sale, gift, goods and equipment. For further
A current permanent residence visa disposal or exchange. information, refer to MPI website:
(including a residence return visa) issued www.mpi.govt.nz.
by the Government of the Commonwealth Note: If goods falling within the description
of Australia. and criteria in this concession are imported All shipments entering New Zealand need to
A current New Zealand work visa or a into New Zealand more than 5 years after go via an MPI approved transitional facility
work permit that was issued for a the arrival of the passenger into New for unloading and final clearances including
minimum of twelve months. Zealand, the goods may be admitted under FCL containers, therefore shipments will not
A current New Zealand work visa or work the concession only with the consent of a be delivered direct to residence in the
permit issued under the Work to Customs Officer. shipping container.
Residence (Skilled Migrant Category)
policy or the Long Term Business
All New Zealand FIDI agents operate MPI
Visa/Permit category.
Approved Transitional Facilities.
A current New Zealand visitor’s visa or
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permit that was issued for a minimum of
three years.
Diplomatic shipments (personal / household Diplomatic declaration. Owner must also complete Customs and
effects) Inventory of goods. Quarantine declaration.
Declaration to be signed by the Consulate.
Importation of alcohol:
Restrictions will not normally be placed
on the quantities of duty-free or tax-
exempt goods that may be imported,
provided they meet the reasonable
personal requirements of an eligible
individual or are clearly identified for
official use.
The New Zealand Customs Service
monitors the quantity of goods
imported/purchased duty/tax-exempt.
Where it is considered such
imports/purchases are in excess of
“reasonable requirements”, the Chief of
Protocol will be advised and an
explanation will be sought from the Head
of Mission/ Post concerned.
Wedding trousseaux (included with personal / Inventory. Wedding gift treated the same as Personal
household effects) and Household Effects noted above.
Inheritance Death certificate and either letter from Goods are admitted free of duty provided a
Executor or Copy of Will. copy of Will or Executor’s letter is sighted.
The name of the beneficiary and his/her
legacy must be specified.
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Piano with ivory keys Pre-Convention CITES permit is required to On shipment, please ensure that the Further information on the implementation
import piano with ivory keys. exporter includes the original CITES permit of CITES from the Department of
(not a photocopy) with the specimen. The Conservation website can be found here
permit also requires validation by border http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-
officials before exit from the country of us/international-agreements/endangered-
export. The original validated permit must species/
accompany the goods and be surrendered on
import in New Zealand to border officials to
enable clearance.
New furniture, Household items, Presents and Purchase invoices / receipts, the “Trade If recently purchased prior to shipment duty
Souvenirs (included with personal / household Single Window- Client Registration and GST may apply.
effects) Application” NZSC224 needs to be
completed (agent will supply when
required).
Jewellery (included with personal / household Inventory. Duty free subject to conditions of "Personal
effects) and Household Effects".
Motor cars, motor cycles, motor scooters Copy of passport. Concessionary entry (duty and / or tax free) Importers qualifying for concessionary entry
Original registration / ownership certificate is available to persons who meet all of the (duty and / or tax-free) must sign a ‘Deed of
and / or original deregistration certificate as following conditions: Undertaking’.
applicable. Have arrived and on the date the motor
Purchase invoice. vehicle is imported, hold a document The vehicle also needs a structural
Original compliance certificate issued by the authorizing residence in New Zealand inspection, once this is done and is cleared
manufacturer of the car if applicable / (see left); and through Customs and MPI the motor vehicle
required. Have resided outside of NZ for the whole will be required to be tested for certification
Documents authorizing residence in New of 21 months before the date of arrival in to New Zealand Safety and Compliance
Zealand – any of the following: NZ; and Standards - it is important that owner
A New Zealand or Australian passport. Have owned and used the vehicle for at checks prior to shipment that vehicle will
A current New Zealand residence visa or least 12 months before the date of comply. For full details, refer to website for
permit or a current New Zealand departure to NZ or the date on which the the New Zealand Transport Agency
returning residence visa or permit. vehicle is surrendered for shipping, www.nzta.govt.nz.
A current permanent residence visa whichever is earlier; and
(including a residence return visa) issued Do not sell the vehicle within 24 months It is recommended that motor vehicles be
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by the Government of the Commonwealth of importation. steam-cleaned and vacuumed prior to
of Australia. shipment however this is not a guarantee
A current New Zealand work visa or a Note: If goods falling within the description MPI will not order again on arrival in New
work permit that was issued for a and criteria in this concession are imported Zealand.
minimum of twelve months. into New Zealand more than 5 years after
A current New Zealand work visa or work the arrival of the passenger into New Be aware of the brown marmorated stink
permit issued under the Work to Zealand, the goods may be admitted under bug season (September – April):
Residence (Skilled Migrant Category) the concession only with the consent of a Containerised cargo and or breakbulk
policy or the Long Term Business Customs Officer. from the targeted risk countries must be
Visa/Permit category. treated prior to arriving to New Zealand.
A current New Zealand visitor’s visa or All other importers will attract GST at 15% Failure to meet the Import Health
permit that was issued for a minimum of of the vehicles CIF value (purchase price, Standards will result in re-shipment or
three years. freight and marine insurance). There is no destruction of the sea container and
duty on vehicles being imported into New cargo.
Zealand (duty is however applicable on Please refer to following link for further
motor homes for non-qualifying migrants). details:
An allowance for depreciation may be made https://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/importin
depending on length of ownership overseas. g/vehicles-and-machinery/requirements-
For full details, refer to website NZ Customs: documents-for-importing-vehicles-
www.customs.govt.nz. machinery-or-equipment/brown-
marmorated-stink-bug-requirements/
Left-hand-Drive Motor Vehicles Same as for motor vehicles. Left hand drive vehicles – owner should
check before importing a LHD vehicle if the
vehicle belongs to one of the permitted
categories or is capable of being converted
to RHD. For full details refer to website for
the New Zealand Transport Agency
www.nzta.govt.nz
Caravans, Trailers Refer ‘personal and household effects’.
Boats Same as for motor vehicles. Same as for motor vehicles (excluding Strongly recommended to contact N.Z.
compliance). Customs for exact details.
For full details, refer to NZ Customs website
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www.customs.govt.nz.
Firearms Import permit and firearms licence from NZ Pistols, revolvers and some rifles are Firearms will be seized by NZ Customs
Police. prohibited. pending production of Firearms Permit.
Used firearms are subject to conditions of
‘Removal goods’. For full details, refer to NZ
Police website: www.police.govt.nz.
Prescribed Medicines Copy of prescription or letter from doctor. Duty Free.
Plants, Vegetable and animal products Most plants and products are prohibited. Must not despatch without checking
whether allowed entry. VERY STRICT
REGULATION.
For full details refer: www.mpi.govt.nz
Pets (dogs, cats) Health certificate. Duty free entry. Can be subject to strict quarantine
Import Permit. There are many restrictions on animal types regulations.
and breeds that are prohibited from entering For full details refer to NZ Quarantine
New Zealand. Service MPI website: www.mpi.govt.nz
Prohibited items Narcotics (Drugs), Incitements For further advise refer:
Pornographic material. www.mpi.govt.nz
Certain types of weapons such as flick www.customs.govt.nz
knives, swordsticks, knuckle-dusters, and
any weapon designed or disguised to give
the appearance of another article.
Ivory, turtle and tortoise and other
endangered species (except with CITES
certification).
Meat and meat products, honey, eggs and
egg products, dairy products, popcorn.
Tobacco products, tobacco leaf and tobacco
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refuse:
Prohibited since July 2020.
Importers are required to have a permit
prior to import of these products.
Permits are approved and issued by New
Zealand Customs Service.
All tobacco attracts high duties and tax
(there is no duty free concessionary
allowance).
if no permit is issued the cigarettes will
be destroyed.
Mothball products containing naphthalene,
camphor and dichlorobenzene.
Banned and must not be imported as part
of personnel effects.
Wooden Packaging Wood packaging used in shipments entering For more information please visit:
New Zealand must comply with the ISPM 15 www.mpi.govt.nz
standard and carry the appropriate mark.
Consignments that contain non-compliant
wood packaging will be treated, destroyed
or re-exported at the discretion of MPI.
Regardless of action taken by MPI
considerable extra costs will be incurred and
clearances will be delayed.
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