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.