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PROTECTING AND PROMOTING NEW ZEALAND ACROSS BORDERS

Travelling to and from New Zealand


TRAVELLING TO NEW ZEALAND

What you need to know about coming here.

PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED ITEMS

What you can't bring into New Zealand.

NEW ZEALAND TRAVELLER DECLARATION 

Everyone entering New Zealand must complete a declaration.

ON YOUR ARRIVAL

What happens once you're in New Zealand.

MEDICINES

What you need to bring your medicines with you.

LEAVING NEW ZEALAND

How to make your departure smooth and trouble-free.

EGATE

An automated way to get through passport control.

AGRICULTURAL ITEMS

Some items are a biosecurity risk to New Zealand.

DUTY-FREE SHOPPING

Find out what the limits are.

Importing for personal use


FIND YOUR PARCEL

We don't store or track goods, and we can't trace your parcel.

CUSTOMS NUMBER

You need a Customs Number to import/export items worth more than NZ$1000.

WHAT'S MY DUTY?

Find out how much duty and/or GST you may need to pay if you're buying goods
from overseas.

PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED ITEMS

What you can't bring into New Zealand.

ONLINE SHOPPING

Your obligations when shopping online.

DUTY AND ALLOWANCES

More information on what you might need to pay when importing items.

PAYING CUSTOMS

If you've received an invoice from us, here's how to pay.

RECEIVE ITEMS FROM OVERSEAS

Advice on having your items shipped to New Zealand.

IMPORT ALLOWANCES AND CHARGES

Find some of the more common duties and charges.

Importing and exporting as a business


WORKING TARIFF DOCUMENT

View the full Working Tariff Document.

GOODS CLEARANCE FEES

A table of the current goods clearance fees.

CUSTOMS RATES OF EXCHANGE

Current and historical rates of exchange used to calculate your Customs duty.

PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS

What you can't bring into New Zealand.

IMPORT

Find the documentation, clearances, and requirements you need.

CONSOLIDATED LIST OF APPROVALS

General approvals relating to Part II of the Tariff of New Zealand, also known
as tariff concessions.

CLIENT CODES

A unique number that identifies commercial importers and exporters.

TOBACCO

An overview of legal requirements for bringing tobacco products into New
Zealand.

SUPPLIER CODES

You need a supplier code for imports valued at NZ$1000 or more.



Travelling to New Zealand

What you're allowed to bring in and take out, and what you need to do when you
arrive.

Leaving New Zealand

Things to think about in advance as you prepare to leave New Zealand.

Yachts and small craft

Learn about what you need to do when sailing into New Zealand.

Importing

We're your first point of contact if you're importing goods to sell or use.

Exporting

Learn about international agreements, guidance and documentation you'll need as
an exporter.

Border Protect

Look out for suspicious activity in your community, around our coast or in your
workplace.


FEATURED CONTENT

NEW ZEALAND TRAVELLER DECLARATION

Everyone travelling into New Zealand must complete a declaration. It's free, and
you can do it online or on the NZTD app.

ONLINE SHOPPING

Estimate what duties you may have to pay, how and where to get your parcel and
what to watch out for.

STATISTICS

Customs produces a wide range of information to keep you informed about our
work.


NEWS

16 Dec 2024
Customs seizes 28.5kg of methamphetamine in abandoned bags
Customs has seized an estimated 28.5 kilograms of methamphetamine after it was
found in two abandoned black duffle bags near the baggage carousels at Auckland
International Airport over the weekend.
10 Dec 2024
Customs arrests passenger with gift-wrapped methamphetamine
Customs is sending a stern warning to drug smugglers this busy summer travel
season after arresting a 29-year-old Canadian national at Auckland International
Airport for attempting to smuggle methamphetamine wrapped as a Christmas gift
inside her carry-on duffle bag.
04 Nov 2024
Customs catches alleged drug courier with 14 kilograms of methamphetamine
A 27-year-old woman is facing drugs smuggling charges after Customs officers at
Auckland Airport discovered approximately 14 kilograms of methamphetamine in her
luggage last week.
View all media releases » View all important notices » View all social media
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ABOUT US

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INFORMATION

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USING THIS WEBSITE

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