International Courier from Tamil Nadu to New Zealand

Customs, duties and taxes

• Goods worth NZ$1,000 or less are generally free of duty and GST at the border.
• Higher-value shipments may be charged duty and 15% GST.
• New Zealand has strict biosecurity checks, and all food, plant, wooden and animal-based items must be declared.

Restricted and prohibited items

• Seeds, soil, fresh fruit and vegetables
• Meat, eggs and dairy products
• Undeclared wooden or plant-based items
• Homemade food is often held for inspection, so commercially packed food is safer

Dangerous goods are refused on every route: loose lithium batteries, flammable liquids, aerosols, perfumes, gas cylinders and similar items. See the full list.

Documents you need

• A copy of the sender's photo ID, such as Aadhaar, PAN or passport (required for all international courier from India)
• An invoice listing each item, its quantity and value; a proforma invoice is fine for gifts and personal items
• The receiver's full address, postcode and a working phone number for customs and delivery contact
• A clear list of any food, plant, wooden or animal-based items, for biosecurity checks

Where we deliver

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Dunedin and other North and South Island addresses.

Helpful guides

• Prohibited and restricted items for international shipping
• Sending food items by international courier