Import Duty Calculator New Zealand
Duty and import tax for New Zealand.
Duty rates and thresholds change with trade policy. These are planning estimates — the entry filed with customs decides the actual charge.
Total charges at the border
$1,215.95
24.3% of the goods value
GST at 15% applies on the duty-inclusive value. Below NZ$1,000 the overseas supplier generally collects GST at the point of sale rather than customs collecting at the border.
How the Import Duty Calculator New Zealand works
New Zealand charges GST at 15% on the duty-inclusive CIF value, and applies an import entry transaction fee on consignments above the threshold. Below NZ$1,000 the overseas supplier generally collects GST at checkout instead of customs collecting at the border.
Not financial advice. Marketplace fees change, and they vary by country, plan and seller status. Every rate here is an editable default, not a quoted price — check the platform's current fee schedule before you price a product against it. This is not tax or business advice.
Frequently asked questions
How is New Zealand import GST calculated?
At 15% on the CIF value plus any customs duty. Because it applies to the duty-inclusive figure, duty and GST compound rather than simply adding.
What is the NZ$1,000 threshold?
Consignments valued at or below NZ$1,000 generally do not attract duty or GST at the border. Registered overseas suppliers collect GST at the point of sale instead, so the buyer pays nothing on delivery.
What is the import entry transaction fee?
A charge applied to formal import entries, covering customs processing and a biosecurity levy. It is a per-entry cost, so consolidating shipments reduces it proportionally.
Are there biosecurity requirements?
New Zealand applies unusually strict biosecurity controls, particularly for anything of plant, animal or wooden origin including packaging. Non-compliant shipments face treatment costs or destruction, so confirm requirements before shipping.