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CAR SHIPPING TO NEW ZEALAND – COSTS ON ARRIVAL

• Local fees and port and container unpacking charges (NZ$1,000–1,200) – payable to the clearance agent / local shipping line office
• Quarantine /MAF inspection (NZ$100–150) – payable to the MAF/Biosecurity NZ
• Customs fees and border check (NZ$300–350) – payable to the NZ Customs Service
• Customs clearance (if carried out by an agent) (NZ$250–300) – payable to the clearance agent,
• Cleaning fees if ordered by the MAF officer (NZ$200–250) – payable to the cleaning contractor
• Vehicle check and inspection (NZ$400–600) – payable to the appropriate entry certifier
• Registration (approximately NZ$600–800) – payable to the motor registration centre
• Driving insurance (variable) – payable to a local insurance broker.

USEFUL WEBSITES

NZ Customs Service

NZ Car Values

NZ Registration and Licensing

NZ Transport Agency Vehicle Importing Guide

NZ Fact sheets / resources (1) (select ‘Importing a Vehicle’ and ‘Factsheet 44a’ at the bottom of the page)

NZ Fact sheets / resources (2) (for vehicles 10–20 years old that do not qualify as a personal tax free import)

NZ AA Enquiry (New Zealand AA enquiry form for checking compliance prior to shipment)

Full, printable information covering everything on this website and more, including a guide to prices and useful website and contact addresses, can be found in the New Zealand Info Pack (PDF).