What our fees cover
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) calculates fees on a cost-recovery basis.
Activities and services we charge for include:
- import permits
- border clearance inspections
- travel costs for MPI inspectors.
Not all the fees on this page may apply to you and there could be other charges not listed here.
Import permit
Most farm animals need a permit before they can be imported into New Zealand. The import health standard (IHS) will tell you if a permit is needed.
Check the IHS for your farm animal
| Fee type | Fee (excl GST) | Fee (incl GST) |
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$191.95* | $220.74* |
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* If processing your application takes longer than one-and-a-half hours, additional time will be charged at an hourly rate of $102.27 excluding GST or $117.61 including GST. |
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Border clearance charges
MPI may charge you for costs related to inspecting your farm animals when they arrive in New Zealand.
| Fee type | Fee (excl GST) | Fee (incl GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Biosecurity inspector – hourly rate* | $102.27 | $117.61 |
| Veterinary professional or inspector for live animal inspections – hourly rate* | $186.30 | $214.25 |
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*Hourly rates also apply to waiting times. |
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Travel charges for veterinary inspectors
If the veterinary inspector has to travel to a quarantine facility, then travel charges may apply.
| Travel charges | Fee (excl GST) | Fee (incl GST) |
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| Travel within zone 1 – up to 4 km from base | $34.86 | $40.09 |
| Travel within zone 2 – over 4 km and up to 10 km from base | $70.75 | $81.36 |
| Travel within zone 3 – over 10 km and up to 25 km from base | $109.24 | $125.63 |
| Travel within zone 4 – over 25 km and up to 50 km from base | $149.19 | $171.57 |
| Travel more than 50 km from base | Hourly rates, plus a mileage charge of $0.67 a kilometre. Other travel-related costs may also apply. | Hourly rates, plus a mileage charge of $0.7705 a kilometre. Other travel-related costs may also apply. |
Other charges
Farm animals arriving in New Zealand may need to be taken to a transitional facility for inspection.
Contact individual transitional facilities to find out their charges.
Find out more
- MPI's updated fees and charges
- Biosecurity (Costs) Regulations 2010 – New Zealand Legislation website
Who to contact
If you have questions about MPI’s fees and charges, email info@mpi.govt.nz.
