Customs Credit Card Payment Portal will be unavailable from Friday 23 August 10:00pm until Sunday 25 August 11:00pm.

Prohibited and restricted imports

Some items are prohibited and cannot be imported into New Zealand, and some require approval to import.

You need government permission to import some items into New Zealand.

You need approval to import hazardous substances.

Border protection for your intellectual property.

How to file a border protection notice with Customs

View a detailed list of trade mark and copyright notices accepted by Customs.

Travel to and from NZ