Lodgements

Border agencies require information from the carrier, the freight forwarder and the importer or their agent so we can assess risk and collect any charges that need to be paid.

For information on importing, refer to the fact sheets:

Importing goods for business or commercial use (PDF 297 KB)
Provides an introduction and overview for people wanting to bring goods into NZ for business or commercial use. This document explains commonly used terms, how the import clearance process works and other information to consider.

Import Declaration Requirements (PDF 383 KB)
Explains key aspects involved in import declarations and what needs to be provided.

Importing goods for personal use (PDF 426 KB)
Provides an introduction and overview for people wanting to bring goods into NZ for personal use. This document explains commonly used terms, how the import clearance process works and other information to consider, as well as a list of FAQs.

Inward Cargo Report (ICR)

ICRs are used by carriers to advance report cargo arriving in New Zealand and to report details of exempt entry goods such as international transhipments and low value goods.

WCO3 Inward Cargo Reports are mandatory from 30 June 2019.

For information on exporting, refer to the Fact sheets

Exporting goods for business or commercial use (PDF 371 KB)
Provides an introduction and overview for people wanting to send goods out of NZ for business or commercial use.

Export Declaration Requirements (PDF 416 KB)
Explains key aspects involved in export declarations and what needs to be provided.

For information on submitting excise declarations refer to TSW Excise.

• Advanced Notice of Arrival: For commercial ships. Incorporates Inward Report information if known, precluding the need for a separate Inward Report.
  Initial Pilot completed 2017, secondary pilot date to be confirmed.
• Advanced Notice of Departure: For commercial ships – based on and replaces Outward Report form.
  Initial Pilot completed 2017, secondary pilot date to be confirmed.

For assistance in completing lodgements, refer to the Fact sheets and guides available.