Auckland Customhouse will be closed on Monday 27 January for Auckland Anniversary and will reopen on Tuesday morning.

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