New Zealand
Important
- Invoice & packing list information must be in English
- All wooden packaging/wooden pallet require a fumigation certificate according to ISPM 15
- All packing declarations must be on shipper/suppliers’ letterhead, company stamped and hand signature and date at the bottom of the page.
- Price quoted excluded Australian quarantine.
If you’re importing goods worth more than NZ$1,000, you need a client code and a supplier code. You’ll also need to register for the Trade Single Window (TSW)1. Depending on the type of goods you are importing, you may also need to comply with other regulations and requirements from other government agencies.
Reference: www.customs.govt.nz
Imports
General Import Guidelines
- The importer must have a valid importer code from Customs Authorities
- Imported goods must conform to licensed activities of the importer
- Imported goods must be accompanied with an Bill of Lading / Air Waybill, an Original Commercial Invoice, and a Packing List
- HS Codes must be stated on the Commercial Invoice.
Import Duties and Fees
- The customs valuation is based on CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) which means that the amount used to assess customs duty is the sum of cost of goods, insurance and shipping cost to New Zealand
- Customs tariff applicable on imported goods depend on HS Codes
- The standard rate of VAT imposed on imported goods into New Zealand
Imports Required Documents
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
- Original Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
Important Notes
- All imported goods will be inspected by Customs Authorities
Exports
Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods:
- Original Commercial Invoice
- Packing list
- Customs Declaration
- For certain goods, export license is required.
Government Agencies
| Customs service | www.customs.govt.nz |
| Ministry of Health | www.health.govt.nz |
| Commerce Commission | comcom.govt.nz |
Seaport
| Ports of Auckland |
Airport
| Auckland Airport |
Prohibited and Restricted
- Monetary items including currency, fake money, and coins
- Publications that are offensive to religions, morals, human rights or aims to cause corruption and disorder
- Narcotics and drugs including heroin, opium, drugs raw material (powder, liquid), cannabis leaves, etc.
- Counterfeit goods covering all brands of clothes, machinery, shoes, electronics, watches etc.
- Fireworks*
- Ivory and ivory products*
- Furs*
- Jewelry, precious metals , stones, articles or antiques of exceptional high value*
- Bullion*
- Chemical waste and nuclear waste
- Hazardous as defined in IATA Regulations*
- Ammunitions*
- Human remains, including ashes*
- Animals, plants, food items and perishable*