On Monday 20 January it's Wellington Anniversary Day and Wellington Customhouse will be closed to the public and will reopen on Tuesday 21 January.

Duty and GST

When you buy something – online or in person – from another country and bring it here, you might have to pay Customs charges and duties.

You have to pay duty and GST on some imports but there are also cases when you won't have to.

You don't have to pay duty on gifts, items you inherit, and Maori artefacts that meet certain conditions.

If you're a resident or moving to NZ for the first time you may not have to pay duty and GST on some items that move here with you.

Check what your duty could be if shopping online

The most asked questions from customers about online shopping and duty.

Travel to and from NZ