 | NEW ZEALAND |
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport (original)
- Residence Visa
Proof of Residence
- Inventory, stating contents of cartons in detail (all items
marked "PBO" - packed by owner and "misc." - miscellaneous are subject
to inspection)
- Customs Declaration (customer must be in country to
complete prior to shipment arrival)
- Proof of Employment
- Proof of transfer of funds to New Zealand
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER MUST BE IN THE COUNTRY AT THE TIME OF
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
- Used household goods (including furniture and electrical
appliances) and personal effects are duty-free provided:
- The customer intends to be a permanent resident
- The customer has lived outside New Zealand for 21 months
and has owned and used the goods prior to departure to New Zealand
- Goods are for their own personal use
- If shipments are forwarded to New Zealand prior to
customer's arrival, Customs will require a SIGHT ENTRY. Customs will inspect the shipment
and require a Customs duty deposit on the insured value, until customer can provide proof
of entry to New Zealand, at which time the deposit will be refunded.
- Importation of household goods from deceased estates will
be accepted free of duty provided a copy of the Death Certificate and Will are provided
- Fumigation of shipment may be required
- Charges for this service will be for the Customer's account
- Shipments may require inspection by Quarantine however,
this requirement is only made known during the clearance procedure
- Charges for this service will be for the Customer’s
account
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- New items
- Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. If as part
of normal household contents or part of a collector's cellar will normally be imported on
a duty and tax free basis, providing client is first time immigrant or a returning New
Zealand resident after 21 months overseas.
- Radio transmitting equipment may not comply with New
Zealand radio frequency service
- Firearms and ammunition strictly controlled and a Police
Permit is required
- Must be packed separately, individually listed on the
inventory, and stowed at the front of the container for easy access
- Shipper must contact the New Zealand Police Department upon
arrival to obtain permits as New Zealand Customs will not give clearance of the total
shipment until documentation is received from the police
- Small firearms/pistols are not permitted unless client will
register with a gun club. Semi-automatic military type firearms are not allowed.
- Arms Permit/Registration Certificate detailing make, model,
and serial numbers are required
- Agricultural regulations apply to the following items:
- Food of any kind
- Biological specimens
- Plants or animals (alive or dead) or their products
- Equipment used with animals
- The following items must be thoroughly cleaned prior to
importation:
- Garden tools/implements, tents, vacuum cleaners,
basketware, bicycles, outdoor sports equipment, feather, fur or skin products, etc.
(CLOSELY INSPECTED)
- Bamboo, cane or rattan, regardless of origin will be
inspected and only if infested, will be fumigated
- Wood used for crating must be free of bark, insect and
fungal attack. Timber Certificate must be sent with documents.
- All items of agricultural, animal or food origin, or use
MUST be clearly identified and loaded for easy access for inspection. PLEASE NOTE:
Agricultural Inspection may take up to two days, with fumigation another seven days.
- If full container, quarantine inspection will take
place at residence
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Canned or dried meat, spices, honey, dairy and egg products
or bee keeping equipment
- Flick knives, swordsticks and knuckledusters
- Drugs (medicine must be accompanied by a doctor's
prescription and be carried in the original container)
- Pornographic material (subject to seizure)
MOTOR VEHICLES
- CUSTOMER MUST ATTEND CUSTOMS CLEARANCE INTERVIEW
- Including motorcycles and motor scooters
- Any person taking up permanent residence for the first time
can import one vehicle exempt from needing an import license duty and GST free provided
the vehicle has been owned for one year prior to departure to New Zealand, will not be
sold for two years and is for the Customer's own personal use and not for sale, gift or
disposal in any other way
- New Zealand citizens will be required to pay Customs duty
and tax on all vehicles imported (GST -Goods & Services Tax )
- Customer and spouse may each import one vehicle as long as
each holds a valid drivers license and can provide evidence of personal ownership and use
of the vehicle
- Vehicles MUST comply with New Zealand Ministry of Transport
Vehicle Standard regulations
- Restrictions apply to importation of left-hand drive
vehicles. Before shipping you must obtain written approval to import from the Ministry of
Transport.
- Loading vehicle in container with household goods NOT
advisable (any problems with release by Customs or Quarantine will delay delivery of both
household goods and auto)
- ALL VEHICLES must be steam cleaned and spotless before
shipping (certificate required on arrival)
- Documents required:
- Provide make, model, year, and current value
- Passport
- Certificate of steam cleaning
- Valid Drivers License
- Original Bill of Sale (showing purchase price and date)
- Insurance and Registration Certificate (to prove the length
of ownership)
- Log Book, service book or repair accounts (showing further
proof of the length of ownership)
PETS
- Prohibition and restrictions on the import of domestic pets
such as dogs and cats apply and are strictly enforced. Details and requirements must be
obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The information is general guidance to assist our Customers. All of the info. Is a brief summary of customs regulations. Regulations are subject to change without notice, MoverMax.com is NOT liable for any damages, costs, delays, or any other events. Always double check with your local Customs regulations in your country.
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