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Valuation for import

You must declare a Customs value on anything you import into New Zealand.

Customs import value

An overview about determining Customs value of imported items.

Methods for determining Customs value

There are six possible methods for determining the Customs value of goods to be imported.

Provisional values

The provisional values scheme allows importers to provide a reasonable estimate of value on an import entry.

Import entry guidelines for goods purchased on CIF or similar basis

Customs import entry guidelines on how to account for international transportation and insurance costs, where goods have been sold for export to New Zealand on a Cost Insurance and Freight (CIF) or similar basis.