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.
Not all the fees on this page may apply to you and there could be other charges not listed here – like transport and storage costs.
Import permit
Laboratory animals need a permit before they can be imported into New Zealand. The import health standard (IHS) for your laboratory animal will tell you if a permit is needed.
Fee type | Fee (excl GST) | Fee (incl GST) |
---|---|---|
|
$233.25* | $268.24* |
* 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. |
Border clearance charges
MPI will inspect your documents at the border, but animal inspections have to be done at an MPI-approved containment facility.
Fee type | Fee (excl GST) | Fee (incl GST) |
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Biosecurity inspector – hourly rate* | $155.50 | $178.83 |
Travel charges for MPI inspectors | ||
Travel within zone 1 – up to 4km from base | $53.00 | $60.95 |
Travel within zone 2 – over 4km and up to 10km from base | $107.57 | $123.71 |
Travel within zone 3 – over 10km and up to 25km from base | $166.10 | $191.02 |
Travel within zone 4 – over 25km and up to 50km from base | $226.84 | $260.87 |
Travel more than 50km 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. |
*Hourly rates also apply to waiting times. |
Containment facility costs
Laboratory animals have to be held at an MPI-approved containment facility for inspection.
Along with MPI's inspection charges, you will have to pay any charges relating to:
- transporting your laboratory animals to the facility
- treatment costs.
Contact the individual containment facility for information about their fees and charges.
Find out more
- Read about 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