Bringing equipment, clothing, and wooden items to NZ

Equipment and clothing

Examples:	Used equipment, new equipment, socks, shoes, tent, horse riding gear, camping gear, scuba gear, fishing gear, bicycle, luggage cases
Allowed if:	It does not contain bugs, seeds, soil, diseases or other plant or animal material.
Extra tips:	Clean and dry your items. Double-check your socks inside and out. Seeds can be easily hiding inside. Do not bring equipment that has been used within the beekeeping industry, like a smoker or bee suit.
Weight limit:	None
Declare the item?	Yes
Inspection required?	Yes
Clearance guaranteed?	No Check our legal disclaimer to find out why we can't guarantee clearance

Allowed if:	It does not contain bugs, seeds, soil, diseases or other plant or animal material.
Extra tips:	Clean and dry your BBQ thoroughly to remove dirt, grease, and charcoal.
Weight limit:	None
Declare the item?	Yes
Inspection required?	Yes
Clearance guaranteed?	No Check our legal disclaimer to find out why we can't guarantee clearance

Examples:	Chopping board, wood rosary, carving, musical instruments (including guitars), MDF, particle board, plywood, picture frames, processed bamboo, processed cane, processed willow, processed rattan, non-treated wood. Download more examples of low-risk manufactured wooden products [PDF, 201 KB]
Allowed if:	It does not contain bugs, seeds, soil, disease, willow, cane, bamboo, rattan, bark or other plant or animal material.
Extra tips:	Some wooden items can contain animal hide. It must be prepared so that the hide is no longer fresh. Some wooden items are protected under a Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), like rosewood. They may require CITES documentation to be imported or may be prohibited. CITES – Department of Conservation
Weight limit:	None
Declare the item?	Yes
Inspection required?	Yes
Clearance guaranteed?	No Check our legal disclaimer to find out why we can't guarantee clearance