Exemptions from lodging an entry
The following goods are exempt from the requirement to lodge an export entry, but may still be subject to a
prohibition which must be complied with:
- bona fide gifts to persons resident outside New Zealand
- trade samples supplied free of charge to persons resident outside New Zealand
- passengers’ baggage and effects (except goods sold from a licensed export warehouse or under drawback). This exemption does not apply to motor vehicles or boats
- goods exported by diplomatic missions
- films and video tapes exported for the use overseas and returned to New Zealand
- ships and aircraft leaving New Zealand under their own power other than those departing for sale overseas
- goods sent by parcel post for repair and return
- commercial documents and newspapers
- goods of a type normally used for commercial or business purposes which are carried by a passenger leaving New Zealand and intended to be returned to New Zealand, such as laptop computers (including palmtops and notebooks) and peripheral equipment (such as portable printers), portable typewriters, cellular telephones, and video and other photographic equipment
- shipments having a Free on Board (FOB) value not exceeding $1,000 and not being goods sold from a licensed export warehouse or under drawback.
If the goods are of a commercial nature and are likely to be returned to New Zealand, it is recommended that you lodge an export entry (despite any exemption) to provide evidence of export and facilitate import formalities when the goods return.