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国际搬家新西兰海关入境须知,新西兰海关禁止入境物品

Author: 锦辉国际 Source: 锦辉国际 2016-04-08

国际移民搬家、留学行李托运、私人物品运输到新西兰口岸后,新西兰海关官员将对入境物品是否有违禁品及是否征税进行检查,能否满足边检海关的入境要求才是您的家私、货物进入新西兰的关键。

新西兰海关规定的限制/禁止物品种类很多,锦辉国际搬家经验丰富的顾问在国际搬家服务的过程中会严格把关,确保您不会因为对于政策的不了解或疏漏而导致任何损失。尽管如此,了解新西兰海关入境须知,新西兰海关禁止入境物品还是很有必要的。

NEW ZEALAND CUSTOMS REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION FOR IMPORTS
新西兰海关进口法规与信息

HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS

Documents Required 所需文件
● Copy of Passport
● Original Bill of Lading (OBL) / Air Waybill (AWB)
● Treatment / cleaning certificates for the shipment goods
● CITES Permit, if applicable
● Detailed inventory
● Copy of prescriptions for prescribed drugs
● Personal Effects – Supplementary Declaration form
● Unaccompanied Personal Baggage Declaration, if applicable
● List of wine collections with evidence showing the wine has been collected over a period of time and is of various types
● Residence Visa / Residence Permit, if applicable
● Work Visa / Work Permit (minimum of 12 months / Skilled Migrant / Long-term Business Visa or Permit)
● Visitor’s Visa / Permit issued for a minimum of 3 years
● Trade Single Window – Client Registration Application, if applicable

Specific Information 详细信息
● Household goods can be imported free of duty and tax (GST) if imported by a person who has arrived in New Zealand, and:
    ○ Holds a New Zealand / Australian Passport of one of the following relevant Visas / Permits in New Zealand at the time of the importation of the goods
    ○ Has lived abroad for more than 21 months
    ○ Has owned and personally used the goods prior to import
    ○ The goods must be for the sole use of the shipper and cannot be a gift, for sale, exchange or used for commercial purposes
    ○ Meet all requirements; otherwise Customs duty and tax will be payable
● Any wood packaging used in shipments (crates, pallets etc.) must be constructed of approved treated timber and meet and display the internationally recognized ISPM 15 standard.
● Any non-compliant timber may be destroyed, treated or re-exported to the Country of origin at the owner’s expense.
● The shipper must be in present at the time of shipment arrival or duty and/or tax will be charged on the shipment, even if other criteria for duty and tax free entry of your goods is met. Duty or tax paid at the time of entry of your goods cannot be reclaimed.
● If the importer of the goods does not hold a document of permanent residence at the time of shipment arrival or has not yet arrived in New Zealand, the goods do not qualify for concessionary entry.
● If the concession conditions cannot be met then the goods must be entered on an import entry and duty and/or GST is required to be paid. This revenue is not refundable even if at a later stage the importer obtains a qualifying Visa, as at the time of importation they did not qualify for the concession and therefore the revenue was not paid in error.
● All packing / inventory lists are screened by the MAF Quarantine service to determine whether a consignment requires an examination or can be released immediately, but most consignments of personal effects and household goods require some kind of an inspection.
    ○ Common items that are inspected and of Biosecurity interest include but are not limited to:
    ○ Food of any kind
    ○ Animal products such as meat (fresh or dried), eggs, dairy products, honey, skins, fur, feathers, bone, wool, hair, hunting trophies, fish/shell fish (fresh, dried, or frozen), Chinese traditional medicines, shells and coral, ivory
    ○ Plants or plant products such as fresh or dried fruit and cones, vegetables, plants/flowers live and dried, plant cuttings and bud wood, bulbs or roots, seeds, pine antique and/or handcrafted wooden ornaments/carvings, cane, bamboo, basket ware, straw, Chinese traditional medicines
    ○ Equipment used with animals and/or plants such as veterinary equipment/products, fishing gear, fish farming equipment, saddlery, work boots/clothing, pet bedding, gardening equipment/products and forestry equipment
    ○ Miscellaneous items such as vacuum cleaners, spiked, studded or sprigged footwear (e.g., golf shoes, soccer boots), hiking boots, soiled footwear, water sports equipment, bicycles, boats, vehicle parts, camping equipment/tents, barbeques, Christmas and/or Easter decorations, Pooja items
● Some items may be required to be cleaned or treated for fumigation.
● Items are subject to Customs discretion for seizure, destruction, or shipped back to the origin country at the owner’s expense.
● It is recommended that all items that have come into contact with soil, grass, leaves, vegetation, water, seeds, animals, and insects should be thoroughly cleaned and free from any contamination.

MOTOR VEHICLES 机动车辆

Documents Required 所需文件
● New Zealand / Australian Passport
● New Zealand Residence Visa / Permit / Returning Resident’s Visa or Permit
● New Zealand Work Visa / Work Permit issued for a minimum of 12 months
● Permanent Residence Visa / Returning Resident Visa issued by the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia
● Work Visa / Work Permit (minimum of 12 months / Skilled Migrant / Long-term Business Visa or Permit)
● Visitor’s Visa / Permit issued for a minimum of 3 years

Specific Information 详细信息
● Motor vehicles can be imported free of tariff duty and taxes if imported by a person who:
    ○ Has arrived in New Zealand
    ○ Holds a document authorizing residency at the time of import
    ○ Has lived abroad for more than 21 months
    ○ Has owned and personally used the goods prior to import
● The vehicle must have been owned and used for at least 12 months prior to shipping or the owner’s departure for New Zealand, whichever is earlier.

PETS 宠物

Documents Required 所需文件
● Vaccination Record
● Veterinary Health Certificate

Specific Information 详细信息
● Check with agent regarding restrictions / prohibitions on the import of certain breeds of dogs. Some of the prohibited breeds include: American Pit Bull Terrier, Brazilian Fila, Dogo Argentino and Japanese Tosa.

RESTRICTED / DUTIABLE ITEMS 限制/附税物品

● Firearms or parts (a permit issued by the New Zealand Police is required prior to import)
● Ivory in any form, tortoise or sea turtle jewelry or ornaments, animal bone carvings, cat skins or coats, trophies of sea turtles, all big cats, rare reptiles, cranes, pheasants, bears, antelope and deer.
● Live species of eagles, hawks, owls and parrots, many cacti, orchids, cycads, cyclamens and carnivorous plants.
● The following items are subject to tariff duties as indicated:
    ○ Baby strollers 5%
    ○ Bags (handbags, briefcases) 5%
    ○ Bed linens and blankets 5%
    ○ Chinaware and cookware 5%
    ○ Cosmetics 5%
    ○ Curtains 5%
    ○ Cutlery 5%
    ○ Footwear 10%
    ○ Jewelry 5%
    ○ Lamps 5%
    ○ Perfume 5%
    ○ Pots and pans 5%
    ○ Saddles 5%
    ○ Sleeping bags 5%
    ○ Toys 5%
    ○ Wet suits 5%

PROHIBITED ITEMS 禁止入境物品

● Controlled drugs other than prescribed medicines including but not limited to LSD, heroin, cocaine, cannabis, ecstasy, steroids, human growth hormone, performance enhancing drugs, precursor substances
● Pornographic materials or those that promote, incite, or instruct in matters of crime or violence, or misuse of drugs
● Weapons including flick knives, butterfly knives, swordsticks, knuckle-dusters, disguised weapons, etc.
● Drug paraphernalia
● Goods designed with the intent to facilitate crime

CONSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS 托运指南

Recommended: Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to
import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.

Neptune Movers Note: Customs regulations can change at any time with or without notice. This
document is provided as a guide and for information only. While Neptune Movers has exercised reasonable care
in publishing this document, Neptune Movers makes no representation, either expressed or implied, as to its
accuracy or applicability.

Helpful Website(s):

● http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_984.html
● http://www.nzembassy.com/usa