Tax: up to 15%
Duties: up to 10%
Restricted Items: Radio equipment for animal tracking
Non-working days: Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays
Lead Time: 1-2 weeks
Best carrier option: Freight Forwarder or Courier
Prominent Languages: English
One of the major pain points faced by the import/export industry in New Zealand is long lead times. This is largely due to its isolation compared to the rest of the world – time zones and physical delivery can be laborious. High transportation costs also burden the trade environment and can drive up the price of goods and services in the region – this is especially true for bulky and heavy goods.
This industry’s prominence is evident as big names such as Datacom, Xero, and Fujitsu now operate from New Zealand. Although a popular import destination, New Zealand has strict import procedures and restrictions on radio equipment operating at various frequencies in the 151MHz range.
New Zealand is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and has free trade agreements with a large list of countries across the world. These free trade agreements aim to reduce tariffs and other barriers to trade, which makes it easier for cross-border trade in New Zealand.
One of the major pain points faced by the import/export industry in New Zealand is long lead times. This is largely due to its isolation compared to the rest of the world – time zones and physical delivery can be laborious. High transportation costs also burden the trade environment and can drive up the price of goods and services in the region – this is especially true for bulky and heavy goods.
This industry’s prominence is evident as big names such as Datacom, Xero, and Fujitsu now operate from New Zealand. Although a popular import destination, New Zealand has strict import procedures and restrictions on radio equipment operating at various frequencies in the 151MHz range.
New Zealand is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and has free trade agreements with a large list of countries across the world. These free trade agreements aim to reduce tariffs and other barriers to trade, which makes it easier for cross-border trade in New Zealand.
How TecEx Can Help You Import into New Zealand
TecEx provides you with an expert DDP solution, including IOR services, in New Zealand. We source all documentation on your behalf and put your goods through strict pre-compliance checks before shipping.
The software and IT services sector was one of the fastest-growing segments of New Zealand’s technology industry.
New Zealand is rich and competitive in fintech, health IT, digital and creative technologies. The sector is New Zealand’s third largest export sector, with revenue of over $8.7 Billion a year.
When you’re dealing with imports and exports involving New Zealand, TecEx stands out as your trusted Importer of Record (IOR). Leveraging our profound familiarity with New Zealand’s customs prerequisites and rules, we ensure seamless customs clearance.
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