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Choose from this list:
- Alcohol
- CBD oil (cannabidiol)
- Cigarettes and tobacco
- Medication and drugs
- Veterinary medicines and supplements accompanying imported animals
Alcohol
Examples: |
Spirits, bourbon, vodka, gin, whiskey, egg liqueur, advocaat, avocet, advoket, wine, beer, honey mead |
Allowed if: |
It does not contain bugs, reptiles, seeds, soil, disease or other plant or animal material. Note:
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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 |
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, supplements, 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 about bringing medicines into NZ Some 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 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 |
Veterinary medicines and supplements accompanying imported animals
Allowed if: |
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Extra tips: |
Some traditional medicine items are protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). They may require CITES documentation to be imported or may be prohibited. Find out about CITES – Department of Conservation More details about veterinary medication, vitamins, and supplements items for animals are on steps to importing veterinary medicines |
Limits: |
3 months' supply |
Declare the item? | Yes |
Inspection required? | Yes |
Clearance guaranteed? |
No Check our legal disclaimer to find out why we can't guarantee clearance |
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