Goods for Export and Return
Travellers are not required to declare goods which are:
- physically in their possession before commencing an overseas trip, and
- not purchased duty free in New Zealand at the time of departure.
If you are concerned that the possession of exported goods might impact on your duty-free entitlements, carry some form of documentation which proves previous ownership to avoid any potential misunderstanding when re-entering New Zealand.
Customs will also issue a Certificate of Export for identifiable goods (such as photographic equipment with serial numbers). To obtain a Certificate of Export, present the goods to a
Customs office before departure.