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Bringing alcohol, cigarettes, tobacco, drugs, and medicines to NZ
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Choose from this list:
- Wine and beer
- Spirits and liqueurs
- CBD oil (cannabidiol)
- Cigarettes and tobacco
- Mead
- Medication and drugs
Wine and beer
| Allowed if: | It does not contain bugs, reptiles, seeds, soil, disease or other plant or animal material. |
| Extra tips: |
Check duty-free limits – NZ Customs Service Check allowances and charges – NZ Customs Service Some alcohol items are protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), like alcohol containing snake. They may require CITES documentation to be imported or may be prohibited. |
| Declare the item? | Yes |
| Inspection required? | Yes |
| Clearance guaranteed? |
No Check our legal disclaimer to find out why we can't guarantee clearance |
Spirits and liqueurs
| Examples: | Spirits, bourbon, vodka, gin, whiskey, egg liqueur, advocaat, avocet, advokat |
| Allowed if: | It does not contain bugs, reptiles, seeds, soil, disease or other plant or animal material. If it contains chicken egg yolk it must also be commercially manufactured and packaged, in its original unopened packaging, at least 14% alcohol, and does not require refrigeration. |
| Extra tips: |
Check duty-free limits – NZ Customs Service Check allowances and charges – NZ Customs Service Some alcohol items are protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), like alcohol containing snake. They may require CITES documentation to be imported or may be prohibited. Find out about CITES – Department of Conservation |
| Declare the item? | Yes |
| Inspection required? | Yes |
| Clearance guaranteed? |
No Check our legal disclaimer to find out why we can't guarantee clearance |
Mead
| Allowed if: |
It is commercially manufactured and packaged. |
| Limit: |
3 bottles |
| Declare the item? | Yes |
| Inspection required? | Yes |
| Clearance guaranteed? |
No Check our legal disclaimer to find out why we can't guarantee clearance |
CBD oil (cannabidiol)
| Examples: |
Cannabis oil, medicinal cannabis |
| Allowed if: |
It is commercially manufactured and packaged and in its original packaging. You have a prescription or letter from your doctor. |
| Extra tip: | |
| Limits: |
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| Declare the item? | Yes |
| Inspection required? | Yes |
| Clearance guaranteed? |
No Check our legal disclaimer to find out why we can't guarantee clearance |
Cigarettes and tobacco
| Examples: | Cigarettes, tobacco packets, e-cigarettes |
| Allowed if: | It does not contain bugs, seeds, soil, disease or other plant or animal material. |
| Extra tip: | |
| Declare the item? | Yes |
| Inspection required? | Yes |
| Clearance guaranteed? |
No Check our legal disclaimer to find out why we can't guarantee clearance |
Medication and drugs
| Examples: | Vitamins, supplement, capsules, fish oil tablets |
| Allowed if: |
It is commercially manufactured and packaged, in its original packaging, and contains less than 2% honey, pollen, or royal jelly. It must be accompanied by a manufacturer's declaration if it contains honey. You have a prescription or letter from your doctor. |
| Extra tips: |
Check with The Ministry of Health Bringing medicines into NZ – Ministry of HealthSome medication and drugs are protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), like products containing American Ginseng, Costus root, or Dendrobium. They may require CITES documentation to be imported or may be prohibited. Find out about CITES – Department of Conservation Veterinary medication, vitamins, and supplements items for animals have their own rules to follow. Steps to importing veterinary medicines Avoid bringing dried plant Chinese medicines as these items can contain pests and diseases. |
| Limits: |
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| Declare the item? | Yes |
| Inspection required? | Yes |
| Clearance guaranteed? |
No Check our legal disclaimer to find out why we can't guarantee clearance |
