Tech Equipment Import Requirements in New Zealand
Storage devices, network equipment, and computer hardware are the top three goods you should consider importing into New Zealand. Why?
Because of the rising demand for advanced technology to enhance the country’s digital transformation and its openness to new technologies.
However, New Zealand’s complex import requirements require an importer of record knowledgeable in export controls and licensing to avoid delays and penalties for non-compliance.
Let’s dive into the requirements for importing tech equipment into New Zealand and how an experienced IOR like Blackthorne can help.
Tech Equipment Import Requirements in New Zealand
Here are the key import requirements for importing IT equipment into New Zealand:
Customs Requirements
You must comply with the following customs regulations for a timely clearance:
- Import declaration: If your IT equipment is valued at over $1000, you will need to launch an import declaration entry online, within 20 days of the arrival of your equipment.
When registering your import declaration, you need to apply for a client and supplier code from customs. - Duties and tariffs: If your equipment is valued at more than NZ$1000, it is subject to duties, GST, and potential preferential tariffs.
Import Certification
You must contact New Zealand’s export controls office to ensure compliance and validation of the following certificates:
End User Certificates (EUC): Importing foreign technology into New Zealand requires a certificate from the export controls office stating that the goods cannot be re-exported, transferred, or sold without the foreign government’s permission.
International Import Certificate (IIC): Strategic goods, including electronics and telecom equipment, may require an ICC from the country of origin emailed to the export controls team in New Zealand for validation.
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Role of IOR when Importing Technology into New Zealand
An importer of record can play various roles when importing into New Zealand, including:
- Import and export compliance: An IOR provides required import certifications and documentation to prevent export compliance diversion.
- Payment of duties and taxes: The IOR navigates trade tariffs and duties to apply preferential tariffs and duty exemptions for a cost-efficient transaction.
- Customs clearance: An IOR fulfills all import and export documentation, including commercial invoices and packing lists to facilitate timely and compliant customs clearance.
Import IT Equipment Compliantly with Blackthorne
Blackthorne is a technology IOR experienced in import and export compliance. We have a local presence in over 200 countries and provide door-to-door delivery of your IT equipment.
Contact us today to start importing your equipment into New Zealand.
