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Information for anyone bringing items into or out of New Zealand for sale, including importers, exporters, excise clients, and brokers.

Information you may be looking for:
Working Tariff Document Supplier codes and names Customs rates of exchange Client codes MyCustoms Account Consolidated List of Approvals
Import

Find out what you need to do to get Customs clearance for your imported items.

Export

Find out how to get clearance for your exports and benefit from trade agreements.

Excise

Excise is a tax on alcohol, fuel and tobacco products.

Customs-controlled Areas

Information on licencing and fees involved with Custom-controlled areas.

Goods levies and hourly rate

Current Goods Levies.

Tariffs

All goods imported into New Zealand are classified within the Tariff of New Zealand.

Trade Single Window (TSW)

TSW is an electronic channel for the cargo and excise industries.

Payment instructions for businesses

Payment instructions for brokers, importers, and excise clients.

Doing business with Customs

Information on storing business records, and how to request a review or appeal of some decisions or assessments.

Page updated: 02.59pm 09 July 2025
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