Importing vehicles, machinery, and parts

Vehicles, machinery, and parts (including tyres) often carry soil, plant matter, and animals. MPI's role is to help importers meet biosecurity requirements to keep New Zealand free from contaminants, pests, and diseases which can threaten our environment.

Consultation notice – 30 April 2021

Proposed amendments to the import health standard for vehicles, machinery, and parts

From 30 April 2021 to 30 June 2021, MPI would like your feedback on proposed changes to the vehicles, machinery, and parts import health standard (IHS). These requirement amendments relate to the management of brown marmorated stink bugs on vehicles, machinery, and parts.

Find out more about the consultation

What this import process is for

This import process is for the following goods arriving in New Zealand as cargo (sea freight or air freight):

vehicles (including land vehicles, watercraft, and aircraft)
all forms of machinery
parts from or for vehicles and machinery
tyres
wire cables and ropes if used with land vehicles or machinery.

Importing related products

If you are importing vehicles, machinery, or parts in sea containers, read our information on importing sea containers

Who to contact

If you have a question about importing vehicles, machinery, or parts, email standards@mpi.govt.nz

If you have a question about brown marmorated stink bug requirements for vehicles, machinery, and parts, email BMSB@mpi.govt.nz

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Importing vehicles, machinery, and parts