Contact us

Making a complaint

You can file a complaint in writing and send to the postal address listed below; or email your complaint to feedback@customs.govt.nz; or speak to someone at the National Contact Centre on 0800 428 786.

Bringing items into NZ (online shopping, gifts, anything that is being sent to you from overseas).

Please follow the instructions on the Receive items from overseas page to complete the Customs process, alternatively you can contact a Customs broker to manage this process on your behalf.

Please call the National Contact Centre on 0800 428 786 for assistance.

If you're importing goods for commercial reasons (for sale, for your business).

You'll need to contact a Customs broker to manage the process for you. Read general information about bringing items into NZ for commercial reasons.

Please call the National Contact Centre on 0800 428 786 for assistance.

To report suspicious activity / information / smuggling etc.

Please call: 0800 937 768 24 hour confidential hotline

General enquiries:
National Contact Centre

Complete the Enquiry Form below or call us using the Customs Contact numbers provided on this page. The National Contact Centre is open Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (excluding public holidays).

Please do not include any links or attachments in your request. Due to security reasons, they will not be opened.

Food, animals or plants:
Ministry for Primary Industries (Biosecurity)

Email: info@mpi.govt.nz