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Export payments and refunds

When you export anything, you must pay an export entry transaction fee or an outward cargo transaction fee.

Export entry transaction fees

  • NZ$3.81 (including GST) – items you’re exporting under the Secure Exports Scheme (SES)
  • NZ$7.96 (including GST) – items you’re not exporting under an SES.

Outward cargo transaction fees

  • NZ$16.74 (including GST) – every ECI for items you’re exporting by air
  • NZ$21.68 (including GST) – every ECI for items you’re exporting by sea.

If you re-import items for which you claimed a duty/GST refund or drawback, you must pay the usual duty and other applicable charges.

Goods Clearance Fees

This page explains the fees that apply to export clearances.

Refunds and drawbacks

Find out about refunds and drawbacks and how they work.

Fines and penalties

Customs can impose a financial penalty on anyone who makes an entry containing an error or omission.