Temporary Imports

If you have in your possession non-consumable goods that will be re-exported within 12 months of importation, you will be required to post some form of security to cover Customs duty and Goods and Services Tax (GST) pending re-export.   New Zealand accepts the ATA carnet in lieu of security as a means of facilitating the temporary importation of commercial samples, advertising material, and certain other materials and equipment. Please inquire at your local Chamber of Commerce for further details of the ATA carnet system.   More detail below on:

ATA Carnet
Temporary Import Entry

ATA Carnet

This is an international Customs document designed to facilitate the temporary importation of goods into other countries, and where you intend to return all the goods to the country of original departure.  The same document set is used at arriving and departing ports as it contains a set of detachable import/export vouchers that are completed by Customs at each port. The ATA carnet has a validity of 12 months commencing from the date of issue.
 
The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce issue carnets in New Zealand.  Their contact details are as follows:

Level 28, Majestic Centre
100 Willis Street
PO Box 1590
Wellington

Call Free Carnet: 0508 227 638
Fax: +64-4-914 6524
Email: info@wellingtonchamber.co.nz
Website: www.wellingtonchamber.co.nz

Carnets for Australian imports into New Zealand are available from:

The Victorian Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry
196 Flinders Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Australia

Phone: +61 3 8662 5380
Fax: +61 3 8662 5201
E-mail: sriego@vecci.org.au
Website: www.vecci.org.au (non Government website)

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Temporary Import Entry

If you import non-consumable goods that will be re-exported within 12 months of importation, you may qualify to enter the goods using a Temporary Import Entry.  In this case you may be required to provide some form of security (such as a cash deposit or other approved security) to cover any import duties and/or Goods and Services Tax (GST) pending re-export. The deposit will be fully refunded if the goods are re-exported within 12 months from the date of importation.

If you require further information on temporary import entries, please contact any Customs office.

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