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Prohibited and restricted imports


Prohibitions and restrictions

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

Permits to import alerts

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

Hazardous substances import controls

You need approval to import hazardous substances.

Copyright and trade marks

Border protection for your intellectual property.

Filing border protection notices

How to file a border protection notice with Customs

Intellectual property rights and notices

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

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